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So the grimness is approaching and I want a proper winter bike but I need some inspiration. Must have disc brakes, proper mudguards, doesn't matter what frame material though a carbon fork would be a bonus. Ideally 11 speed, wheel quality doesn't matter. Any suggestions.
Genesis equilibrium
Mango Bikes Point AR 😉
Kinesis T2 or 4S
I'd get a kenesis 4S now.
Missed the disc brake detail sorry
In that case, kinesis pro6 or 5t disc, frame only or the full bike option both look good
I had a look at the new Giant Defy Disc last weekend to use as a winter road bike (and for a bit of light touring)
Full mounts for bolt-on guards (I think my SKS ones will fit) 11-Speed 105, discs, etc £999.
Has Hora sold his Ritchey yet?
Pinnacle Arkos and money left over for nice kit & guards
PX Kaffenback for dull but hugely functional winter road riding.
Kinesis 4S Disc or GF Ti Disc.
[i]Has Hora sold his Ritchey yet? [/i]
No discs, no rack mounts, and far too nice for a winter bike.
Pinnacle Arkose and money left over for nice kit & guards
Am very temped by these, but just think it might be a bit too rugged for my needs (which is basically tarmac/cyclepaths)
You didn't say anything about budget, so a Shand Stoater... all there except the carbon fork... 🙂
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Could do with a bit more info really. What do you ride in the summer? Looking for something with a similar geo/fit? What's your budget?
An Arkose/CDF or similar will work well. Decent 28 or 32c road tyres and it wont really be 'too rugged' for winter road stuff, with the added benefit of a bit more flexibility for touring or light path use.
Wheelbase are knocking out Cannondale Synapse discs for £600. Only 10 speed Tiagra but looks a bargain to me.
Kinesis ATR?
Specialized AWOL (although I am not sure if they still do them)
James (Evans are the distributor) do some nice bikes as well.
Mason. The perfect all-year road bike.
CAADX (yes I own one)