Catastrophic failure , new bike time, any thoughts ?

ted1

My rear mech hanger broke this morning, managed to bend the chain , rear mech and a couple of spokes in the process.
I’ve convinced the misses that it’s a complete disaster and it’s time for a new bike.

So I’ve a 60km daily commute, weigh 100kg. Want something fast reliable and comfortable. With no more maintenance that a Standard road bike would have. I’d like 105 or better with at least carbon forks

Budget is about 1,500 using the BTW so rules out some online places

smacl

ted1 wrote: »

My rear mech hanger broke this morning, managed to bend the chain , rear mech and a couple of spokes in the process.
I’ve convinced the misses that it’s a complete disaster and it’s time for a new bike.

So I’ve a 60km daily commute, weigh 100kg. Want something fast reliable and comfortable. With no more maintenance that a Standard road bike would have. I’d like 105 or better with at least carbon forks

Budget is about 1,500 using the BTW so rules out some online places

There was talk about 1x11 cross bikes on another thread recently. I'd say they'd make for a robust, reliable and quite fun commuter. Only thing is they're way below budget

magicbastarder

one option is a genesis equilibrium 20, comes in just about on budget.

just checked - the disc version has shot up in price, it's way above your budget.

lizzylad84

Excuse the hijacking but I've a boardman cx team for sale. Ideal FOR YOUR Needs. Plenty of room for mudguards and option of adding panniers and rack

ted1

lizzylad84 wrote: »

Excuse the hijacking but I've a boardman cx team for sale. Ideal FOR YOUR Needs. Plenty of room for mudguards and option of adding panniers and rack

Looking for new.

rollingscone

My dad has the new 1x Boardman CX it's pretty f'n great.

Big clearances, hydraulics, only one set of gears to worry about and afaik rack mounts.

Retails at €1080.

ted1

any body got ant thought son either of these?

or more importantly switching from road bars to flat bars?

https://www.canyon.com/en-ie/fitness/roadlite/roadlite-cf-7-0.html

http://www.giant-dublin.ie/ie/propel-advanced-2-2018

http://www.giant-dublin.ie/ie/contend-sl-1-disc-2018

http://www.fitzcycles.ie/p/3329/cube-attain#description-tab-tab

smacl

The flat bar Canyon is an odd one to have in the mix, would only really consider it if you absolutely want flat bars. I'd be more tempted by the Endurace 7 for a Canyon at that money as a high end commuter.

magicbastarder

ted1 wrote: »

any body got ant thought son either of these?

first question, if it's a commuter - do you want full mudguards and a rack?

Paul_Mc1988

ted1 wrote:

or more importantly switching from road bars to flat bars?

ted1 wrote:

any body got ant thought son either of these?

I have the propel. Beautiful bike to ride fast and nimble. Only let down are the stock wheels but thats why the price point is so low. A set of carbon 60mm and the bike really comes into its own. Looks good too

ted1

magicbastarder wrote: »

ted1 wrote: »

any body got ant thought son either of these?

first question, if it's a commuter - do you want full mudguards and a rack?

Nope, race blades for the winter are fine ,and a backpack does me

ted1

Any thoughts on these?

http://www.fitzcycles.ie/p/3331/cube-attain#description-tab-tab

Or

http://www.fitzcycles.ie/p/3093/cube-attain

Rim 2017 v disc brake 2018


I guess its down to the two above the canyon posted by smcl or the propel

Tough choice

Inquitus

Decathlon are doing bike to work now, they have some decent stuff at competitive prices:

https://www.decathlon.ie/all-sports/cycle/bikes/road-bikes.html?dir=asc&order=price

Unknown Soldier

ted1 wrote: »

Any thoughts on these?

http://www.fitzcycles.ie/p/3331/cube-attain#description-tab-tab

Or

http://www.fitzcycles.ie/p/3093/cube-attain

Rim 2017 v disc brake 2018


I guess its down to the two above the canyon posted by smcl or the propel

Tough choice

If you were willing to pay the price for the flat bar Canyon, then I'd suggest the Inflite 8.0

Same price but much more versatile. You have an all weather bike and a CX bike, also takes full mud guards. If needed, you can pick up a compact front crank for 80e or so new. It can also take Winter studded tyres, notably: Schwalbe Snow Stud Wired Tyre 700c 38mm Black

My current set up with compact crankset and 28mm tyres but it's an earlier mech brake version. I find it solid and dependable.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BalL7cLhhk6/

Weighs a fair bit with the amount of stuff I have attached to it though!

Mercian Pro

ted1 wrote: »

or more importantly switching from road bars to flat bars?

Did that back in 2008 with a flat bar version of the Cannondale Synapse and was really pleased with it for commuting. The combination of relaxed geometry and the flat bars meant I was able to ride in a more upright position with less neck pain and better visibility. After adding bar ends, I also used it for a lot of long distance cycling both here and on the Continent. I still prefer it for town riding over my current "good bike".

sy_flembeck

magicbastarder wrote: »

one option is a genesis equilibrium 20, comes in just about on budget.

just checked - the disc version has shot up in price, it's way above your budget.

I have this year's Equilibrium 10. Full Tiagra cost me €1200 this time last year. You might get it reduced now. Beautiful smooth bike that I use for the winter. Plenty of clearance for mudguards as well

Pinch Flat

Planet X had a variety of €999 bikes that would make nice commuters pop up in my Facebook feed

http://planetxireland.com/products-page/999bikeclearance/