Hi, yesterday’s commute in went a bit differently than I expected! A car decided to drive into my left side when I was on a roundabout rather than give way so I ended up being rolled over the bonnet. Got details of the driver but not holding my breath on any insurance claims.
I’m fine, but my well loved flat bar steel touring bike faired worse. Will need two new wheels, front+rear racks bent and I think the frame and forks are now squint so not worth fixing.
Suggestions please for new touring/commuting bikes, steel, flat bar convertible, mounts for F&R rack, triple chainset and discs? <£2K. Don’t have a car so needs to be super sturdy for heavy load carrying and touring use.
Current front runners are:
– Surly disc trucker – 54cm with 26” wheels, as I’m too short at 5’8” for the 700c 56cm, has through axles though
– Spa cycles disc tourer – 54cm, standover should be similar to my cross check, wheels are quick release