Slightly different take, I'm selling a Singular Gryphon that I have been using for a 21 mile commute. It is if nothing else about the right size for you.
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/singular-gryphon-large-running-2x10-and-hope-vtwins
Selling it because I wanted a bike that I could match my road bike's geometry and Gryhons are a little higher at the front end - I got fed up of the first ten minutes of the front feeling higher or lower than expected.
Offers around £450 - try it and see if you like the commute.
I can include a selection of off road and fat road tyres at that price.
I do like the look of the new Orbea and my LBS sells those so always good to support them. Hard to look past a 2016 Grade though I have to say - think the Ultegra is worth the extra with the 240S hubs etc
Grade 105 is £1400 at Wiggle, but only limited sizes left. I'm keeping an eye on it to see if the XXL drops any further!
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Grade 105 is £1400 at Wiggle, but only limited sizes left. I'm keeping an eye on it to see if the XXL drops any further!
Sod it, just ordered one! Only had one left in my size and I'll be procrastinating for weeks unless I just bite the bullet. Decided 105 spec more than adequate for the miles I'll be doing.
I'll report back once it arrives and I get out and about on it! Thanks all.
Quick question. I use CB Mallet E's on my Hightower and although I am not likely to use the same shoes on both bikes all of the time, is there any benefit to running road pedals or should I fit some CB Double Shots or egg beaters?
Good choice! Road pedals no good for me, as I use SPeedplays on-road and they are worse than useless off-road. Definitely SPDs, Crank Bros, ATACs etc if you are going to do even a little off-road.
I was using the cheapest CB Candy but one recently disintegrated mid-ride, luckily close to a Decathlon so I'm now using their 18eur own-brand SPDs.
Just back from a lunchtime 60km ride in the wet, all either off-road or little cement tracks.. didn't see a single car for most of it. Lovely!
Cheers - have to admit I am quite excited about it although I think I'd secretly prefer running it in in the summer! Time to MTFU I guess..!!
Which is it the Crud RoadRacer Mk3 you're fitting?
