Have an old singlecross that was my commuter for years.
It was fine for 20/40 km but now I’m using it for training over the last year or so it’s showed it’s flaws in longer distances.
1 it’s a touch long for me (it’s a big 58cm – it’s already got a 75mm stem on
2 it weighs as much as the sun (I suspect this is the forks mostly)
3 it’s not particularly comfy on long days out.
I have nice wheels and finishing kit (older bonty racelight) ultegra ht2 cranks
Looking around – not wanting to go disk is throwing me issues.
Obvious first place is surly. They are much comfier and a 56 would fit me well but weigh more than dark matter …same with the pompino.
Next place is allcity…. Can’t say why but I’m just not liking them. They just have nothing nice about them to.my eye.
Anyone seen any other v brake compatible 120mm oln slot drop out cross frames ?
Alternatively ….an old school carbon canto /v brake mounted fork(seen any recently ??) And a 60mm stem might solve most of my issues.
Thoughts ?