The Same Old Question...
Discussion
Well, maybe not, but I'm sure it's been asked many times before.
I'm working on something at the moment which will require/enable me to travel eight or so miles each way three times a week. I won't need to carry stuff, or spare clothes, so I don't need racks or anything.
The journey is mainly road (so that's drains, potholes and rubbish) and partly pavement, surfaced cycle path and underpass.
I'm considering either a road bike or a CX. Will the road bike handle the kerbs, holes, bumps and so on, or would I be better off with a cx?
I know this is the 'how long is a piece of string' question, but I'd appreciate any input.
Because of the distances, I don't want a 26" with MTB gearing. There's a weight penalty with a cx, but I wonder if the additional strength would counteract that.
I'm working on something at the moment which will require/enable me to travel eight or so miles each way three times a week. I won't need to carry stuff, or spare clothes, so I don't need racks or anything.
The journey is mainly road (so that's drains, potholes and rubbish) and partly pavement, surfaced cycle path and underpass.
I'm considering either a road bike or a CX. Will the road bike handle the kerbs, holes, bumps and so on, or would I be better off with a cx?
I know this is the 'how long is a piece of string' question, but I'd appreciate any input.
Because of the distances, I don't want a 26" with MTB gearing. There's a weight penalty with a cx, but I wonder if the additional strength would counteract that.
Doofus said:
Well, maybe not, but I'm sure it's been asked many times before.
I'm working on something at the moment which will require/enable me to travel eight or so miles each way three times a week. I won't need to carry stuff, or spare clothes, so I don't need racks or anything.
The journey is mainly road (so that's drains, potholes and rubbish) and partly pavement, surfaced cycle path and underpass.
I'm considering either a road bike or a CX. Will the road bike handle the kerbs, holes, bumps and so on, or would I be better off with a cx?
I know this is the 'how long is a piece of string' question, but I'd appreciate any input.
Because of the distances, I don't want a 26" with MTB gearing. There's a weight penalty with a cx, but I wonder if the additional strength would counteract that.
Consider a hybrid, will be more comfortable posture than a cx. Unless you want to use the bike for other stuff - 8 miles isn't long at all, any type of bike will do really. Road bike might not like the kerb jumping so much....I'm working on something at the moment which will require/enable me to travel eight or so miles each way three times a week. I won't need to carry stuff, or spare clothes, so I don't need racks or anything.
The journey is mainly road (so that's drains, potholes and rubbish) and partly pavement, surfaced cycle path and underpass.
I'm considering either a road bike or a CX. Will the road bike handle the kerbs, holes, bumps and so on, or would I be better off with a cx?
I know this is the 'how long is a piece of string' question, but I'd appreciate any input.
Because of the distances, I don't want a 26" with MTB gearing. There's a weight penalty with a cx, but I wonder if the additional strength would counteract that.
BMWBen said:
Consider a hybrid, will be more comfortable posture than a cx. Unless you want to use the bike for other stuff - 8 miles isn't long at all, any type of bike will do really. Road bike might not like the kerb jumping so much....
I have an MTB, on slicks, but I quite fancy going back to drops (after 20 years or more...). I have an idea that over that distance, they'd be faster. It's all well and good for you to say that 8 miles isn't long at all; I'd just like to point out that some of us are overweight and unfit
Antony Moxey said:
Road bike all day every day. You're not going anywhere that specifically needs a CX, so why bother with extra weight and less speed. Once you try a proper roadie you won't want anything else.
You see, that's kind of what I hoped someone would say, because I have a lovely road bike in mind.But then, I've seen a beautiful cx bike that I'm also hoping someone will persuade me to buy.
Mr Will said:
If a road bike is what you want, then just buy it and enjoy it. It will cope.
But I don't know if it is!!Ok, try this:
For the useage I've described, and given my fatness/lack of fitness, do I go for a Cube Peloton Race or a Whyte Charing Cross?
I'd have both, but for 75 miles a week, that seems overkill. I'd like to think I'll really get back into cycling, and do more and more - weekends and longer rides - but I might not.
It seems as though the Cube is the answer already. A decision with which I am entirely
They certainly aren't, i bunny hopped a kerb today on deep section carbon wheels, although i probably wouldn't suggest you do that everyday!
Get some robust rims with a decent spoke count from someone like Derek at wheelsmith and the cx bike wont see which way you went. Also should you ever pop a spoke or knock them out of true any local bike shop should be able to get you going again.
Get some robust rims with a decent spoke count from someone like Derek at wheelsmith and the cx bike wont see which way you went. Also should you ever pop a spoke or knock them out of true any local bike shop should be able to get you going again.
Doofus said:
Mr Will said:
If a road bike is what you want, then just buy it and enjoy it. It will cope.
But I don't know if it is!!Ok, try this:
For the useage I've described, and given my fatness/lack of fitness, do I go for a Cube Peloton Race or a Whyte Charing Cross?
I'd have both, but for 75 miles a week, that seems overkill. I'd like to think I'll really get back into cycling, and do more and more - weekends and longer rides - but I might not.
It seems as though the Cube is the answer already. A decision with which I am entirely
There have been a few of these threads recently, but I'll drop in on this one.
Are there any reasons why the OP can't use a Cube Peloton as a commuter? I assume you can lash up some mudgards somehow ? And is the actual riding position OK for commuting?
(My MTB+Slicks commuter slag is getting a bit old-in-the-tooth, and in all honesty, so am I, so I'm vaguely considering something more road based myself).
Are there any reasons why the OP can't use a Cube Peloton as a commuter? I assume you can lash up some mudgards somehow ? And is the actual riding position OK for commuting?
(My MTB+Slicks commuter slag is getting a bit old-in-the-tooth, and in all honesty, so am I, so I'm vaguely considering something more road based myself).
It's down to wheels & tyres really - the standard set on the Cube may actually prove to be fine in practice though they do have a low spoke count.
If rough roads and kerb hopping really are on the cards though I'd at least want sufficient clearance to fit good folding 28c tyres and ideally I'd want a pair of hand built wheels built 28 spoke front 32 spoke rear on Mavic Open Pro rims.
A Moda Bolero or Cannondale Synapse may be slightly better suited but I couldn't blame someone for wanting the Cube - even though I'd personally go with the Guerciotti Cross bike mentioned on another thread!:
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/YBCL125707/gue...
If rough roads and kerb hopping really are on the cards though I'd at least want sufficient clearance to fit good folding 28c tyres and ideally I'd want a pair of hand built wheels built 28 spoke front 32 spoke rear on Mavic Open Pro rims.
A Moda Bolero or Cannondale Synapse may be slightly better suited but I couldn't blame someone for wanting the Cube - even though I'd personally go with the Guerciotti Cross bike mentioned on another thread!:
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/YBCL125707/gue...
I am having the same dilemma, I think a road bike may be a little too focused for my needs so only really considering CX (with the wider slick wheels if possible) & Hybrid's at the moment but this could change.
My commute will be 17 miles each way (I'm fairly fit so this distance isn't really a concern) which I plan to ride only twice a week throughout the Summer. I could do all 17 miles on the road but there are parts where the option of using path's etc may be welcome.
Is there a company offering weekly hire so I can try the different types properly before making a purchase?
I live only down the road from the Evans warehouse in Gatwick so will be taking some test rides from there on my next day off.
My commute will be 17 miles each way (I'm fairly fit so this distance isn't really a concern) which I plan to ride only twice a week throughout the Summer. I could do all 17 miles on the road but there are parts where the option of using path's etc may be welcome.
Is there a company offering weekly hire so I can try the different types properly before making a purchase?
I live only down the road from the Evans warehouse in Gatwick so will be taking some test rides from there on my next day off.
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