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Suggestions for a work horse commuter / winter trainer

  • 30-11-2012 3:31pm
    #1
    joker77
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    Not exactly ready just yet to purchase another bike just yet, but I'd like to get some idea of the kind of things to be looking out for when I do. As the thread title says - I'm looking for suggestions for a general workhorse commute / winter training. Ideally would be looking to buy second hand, so if something interesting comes up over the next few months I might jump.

    Requirements

    Drop bars. Integrated brakes / shifters not essential, would look at the downtube ones. Not paying silly money for vintage for the sake of vintage though.

    Rugged. By this I mean it's going to take a bit of a beating and not b*tch about it too much. Will be going through town up to 5 days a week commuting, 35kms per day. All through the winter weather. And will be carrying a load while doing it, on panniers. Will also be heading out for 100kms+ spins over the Wicklow hills, also through winter weather. Might get a clean every now and again. Might.

    Panniers / mudguards. Yes please. Can be added afterwards (need those little eyelets though don't we)

    Not pretty or flashy. Don't need something fancy to look at, as this will be left locked outside work. Not looking to have it robbed.

    In general - a reliable commuter / tourer. Weight is not an easy. Yea rugged / reliable over weight.


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  • #2
    joker77
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    Never addressed the question of budget. Well under a grand, well under...

    Second hand around 500 maybe


  • #3
    1Anon
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    I'm selling this at the moment http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056800165 if you're interested.

    Great bike, very reliable, decent frame and will take panniers (has those eyelet things) and mudguards. Might be a little on the flashy side but nothing a bit of mud wouldn't fix. Would love to keep it as a winter bike but I seem to be the only one in my household of that opinion.


  • #4
    joker77
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    Cheers - I'm 5' 10'' - bit big for me


  • #5
    Hmmzis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭Hmmzis


    The Giant SCR/Defy series are quite good as commuting/training work horses. My GF has an older SCR with full mudguards and she's very happy with it. The full mudguards also keep the bike quite clean. The only really dirty place is on the seat stays from the run-off from the brakes.


  • #6
    1Anon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 93 ✭✭1Anon


    No hassle. Hope you find something suitable.


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  • #7
    uberwolf
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    don't have one, but these always struck me as a good looking deal


  • #8
    Ole Rodrigo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,013 ✭✭✭Ole Rodrigo


    Howsabout this?

    Bianchi_Sprint_80_Bike-Red_1.jpg


  • #9
    kenmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,278 ✭✭✭kenmc


    there's a demoed kaffenback medium on px for 799 sterling, SRAM force. could you BTW it?


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