Morning all
Got a hankering for a bit of an all rounder. Looking for frame and forks only, so, anything else I can have a look at?
I want it for pretty much what Planet x describe it as,road mostly,light touring weekends in summer and the odd canal tow path/fireroad.
I want rack and mudguard mounts,and disc brakes.
Also, can you recommend me a wheel rim for above mentioned bike,able to take 35-38mm tyres.
Ta.
Edit,budget is about £800 for frame/fork and new wheels.
Maybe no help whatsoever, but I'm quite liking the look of the [url= http://www.dtswiss.com/Components/Rims-MTB/XR-331 ]DT Swiss XR331 rims[/url]. I'd normally use Mavic A719's for this kinda application, but fancy a change on my next build.
Alternative framesets would maybe be something like a Salsa Vaya, or a Genesis Croix-de-Fer (or the slightly tweaked Croix-de-Tour)... Depending on wheel choice, you'll still slip in under budget.
I've got no idea how it compares to the planetx. But I've just got a Kona dew DL from CRC for 350 (actually 315 with BC code)
Cable discs, 1x9 , rack monuts (actually comes with a basket !) mudguards fitted already, had to flip the stem,maybe get new bars, bigger chainring but as a commuter its brilliant
I want a London road on cyclescheme, no stock till march.
At least in my size, I only have to wait til 15 Feb 😀