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advice wanted - stick or twist!

  • 06-04-2016 11:23am
    #1
    mr spuckler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭


    i currently have a cyclocross bike, a 2014 kona jake which i mainly use for commuting at the moment but plan to use for a bit of touring in ireland with the medium term goal being to cycle istanbul to dublin with a mate who's moving home from there next year.

    i find the jake a bit slow on the commute and fancy something that shifts a bit better.

    having (literally) cracked open the change jar yesterday, i have about €700 to spend and am wondering whether that's best spent on some upgrades for the kona or maybe getting something a bit more suited to the commuting / light touring combo.

    i've previously had my eye on a genesis equilibrium 20 and missed out on one in my size (58cm) that was sold here last year!

    would welcome any opinions!


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  • #2
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    Are you comfortable on the Kona?

    If yes stick. Comfort is the most important thing with that kind of trip I would think.

    Bike seems fine to me for commuting and light touring

    Prior to leaving I would fit new cables, chain and cassette along with decent tyres.

    Tools to repair, chain, spokes etc and the wherewithal to use them

    If your going to be loaded maybe a new wheelset built with strength in mind with spare front, drive and non drive side

    Enjoy should be a blast.


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