I have a Cannondale Slate which is great on/off road.
On road the stock tyres are great. For off road Surly Knard are superb. If you need convincing for the off road capability of the Slate as Postierich off here.
You may be able to pick one up from last year’s stock
@ crashtest monkey, interesting career choice. I have just completed my 21st year in ” The Job” (OFC Sgt) and was wondering what skills I would have to offer in a different job. Been in uniform since 18, RAF Police then Old Bill…
Best of luck with the change of direction and I completely understand why you may have left…:)
Last shape civic. Mahoosive boot, reliable, low insurance . The rear seating arrangement is brilliant (rear seats fold up so no need to drop rears if needed.) Also with rears down it folds flat.
Last shape are quite cheap and you will get a better spec than the German equivalent
A small amount of wd40 on a cloth is great for removing tar. If you want something specific try a clay bar, a good polish and a wax. (On the car, not the wife, but then ….) 😂
I still find it amazing when guys like Sick produce great value frames for the cost. Considering established brands such as Cotic/PACE and others are all in similar price brackets , and yet these guys http://trillioncycles.com/prime/ seem to take the weewee with their pricing.