Do it all bike
Discussion
Currently have a Genesis hardtail, Cannondale Supersix and a Kinesis Racelight.
The Supersix is used mostly, the Kinesis gets little use (I used to be a wet weather rider but change of circs and a tendency to use the turbo has changed that) and the MTB gets use occasionally as an MTB and also as a child's trailer puller.
We go away a lot in my camper and I only take one bike with me. At the moment that's the MTB as it is the only bike capable on gravel etc. The Kinesis does have full guards but I don't think I can get much more than 25s without guard rub. It's for this reason I'm considering selling the Kinesis.
I'm looking for a do it all if possible. Something which is road biased but capable to take bigger chunkier tyres on a strong wheelset, but light enough to put a set of aksiums on with some 25s for use as a pure road bike. Needs to be able to pull a child's trailer too. That way I can go out with the family but also be able to enjoy a solo ride on a reasonably sharp bike by just swapping the wheels over.
My first thoughts are to get a CAADx? Good or bad choice? Ability to run guards would be preferred but not essential. Any other ideas?
The Supersix is used mostly, the Kinesis gets little use (I used to be a wet weather rider but change of circs and a tendency to use the turbo has changed that) and the MTB gets use occasionally as an MTB and also as a child's trailer puller.
We go away a lot in my camper and I only take one bike with me. At the moment that's the MTB as it is the only bike capable on gravel etc. The Kinesis does have full guards but I don't think I can get much more than 25s without guard rub. It's for this reason I'm considering selling the Kinesis.
I'm looking for a do it all if possible. Something which is road biased but capable to take bigger chunkier tyres on a strong wheelset, but light enough to put a set of aksiums on with some 25s for use as a pure road bike. Needs to be able to pull a child's trailer too. That way I can go out with the family but also be able to enjoy a solo ride on a reasonably sharp bike by just swapping the wheels over.
My first thoughts are to get a CAADx? Good or bad choice? Ability to run guards would be preferred but not essential. Any other ideas?
A CX bike with two wheelsets will cover all bases.
If the crankset is geared low (46/36) compensate with an 11/XX cassette.
I built up an aluminium Quantec CX frame with Sram Rival last year, and it's been excellent. One wheelset has Conti 622/28 road tyres, the other studded tyres for the snow. I went with mini-V brakes, easier to set up vs. cantis and plenty of stopping power. No pissing about with cheap disc brakes either.
So far I've used the Quantec for group rides, gravel/towpath training, commuting, shopping runs, snow commuting and sportives. It has been excellent at everything.
Best of luck!
If the crankset is geared low (46/36) compensate with an 11/XX cassette.
I built up an aluminium Quantec CX frame with Sram Rival last year, and it's been excellent. One wheelset has Conti 622/28 road tyres, the other studded tyres for the snow. I went with mini-V brakes, easier to set up vs. cantis and plenty of stopping power. No pissing about with cheap disc brakes either.
So far I've used the Quantec for group rides, gravel/towpath training, commuting, shopping runs, snow commuting and sportives. It has been excellent at everything.
Best of luck!
Edited by Barchettaman on Sunday 12th July 12:31
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