Hi,
My sister, London based is after a steel (or non-hydroformed alloy) flat bar geared commuter bike.
She loves the look and package of the Charge Scourer [url= http://chargebikes.com/bikes/scourer/ ]Here[/url]
BUT, on test ride, it appears that the chain stays cause heel interference when pedalling.
She's not come across this on any other test rides and apparently Charge are aware and its a result of having a disc mount out back.
My sis also notices that the rear mech braize-on sticks out further that the chainstay so also hits that with her heel every pedal stroke..
I admonished her for being duck footed, but its a known problem...aparently.. not her physiology
Anywho,
Can anyone suggest her some alternatives ?
upto £650
700 or 650 wheelset
straight tubed
not highly branded
not pink
sub 26lbs
Cheers
http://www.peakcyclesport.com/moda-moda-chord-flatbar-road-bike-2011.html this comes to mind... I guess it's not the best looking, nice and plain bike but it's not awful looking...
The first thing I noticed when riding this bike was the heel catch, but. Buy pedals that have a longer space to the crank, or check out Harris Cyclery website, they have pedal extentions than solve the problem, not expensive. I love this bike.