Wanga with Pace RC31. Ace, my most used bike. Rarely get out the Intense Spider and only use the Road Bike when appropriatte. Really can’t put my finger on why I like it so much. Just feels right somehow, no retro grouch posturing or anything. I was amazed in the summer took mate out on a local loop up a long farm road/bridleway. Totally forgot how steep it was as hadn’t ridden it in probably 8 years. Looked at it rising up in front of us and thought I was in for a long walk. Instead had a long wait at top for my mate as he twiddled up in the granny ring. Technique I think plays as big a part as brute strength. And mind set too.
Wouldn’t use it in the lakes or Peak unless I knew the route before hand but on the right ride it’s flinkin ace Bobby!