Winter/Gravel/Commuter/Tourer advice

Winter/Gravel/Commuter/Tourer advice

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Maxeh

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359 posts

220 months

Monday 20th November 2017
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As the title says, a few criteria need to be filled!

Currently my Giant Propel is taking a beating so I need something that can do the following:

Able to handle the dreadful local roads, canal paths and cobbles. (French/BE border).
Panniers if possible for commuting (I know some of these don't).
Decent tyre clearance
Maybe look into doing some longer days in the summer
Take it into the Ardennes for a bit of gravel/trails.

Just flicking through Evans I've found these for similar budgets.

Question is finding something that can do most of the above for the money or wether I need to invest more now in a better frame (higher end Genesis/Fairlight etc) and slowly upgrade.

Genesis Croix De Fer 20
Kona Rove ST
Specialized Crux E5
Pinnacle Arkose 4
Cannondale CAADX SE
Cube Cross Race Pro

Maxeh

Original Poster:

359 posts

220 months

Monday 20th November 2017
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I did look at Fairlight (dribbled). Would the Faran may be more suited?

Maxeh

Original Poster:

359 posts

220 months

Monday 20th November 2017
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Quite possibly, the local roads around here aren't great and the thought of chucking in a bit of light CX'in appeals.

Lovely bikes from what I can see.