After a cyclocross bike

[chungasarnies]

Would anyone care to give me their pick of a CX/gravel type bike for a grand or less? To be used for commuting on poor surfaces, and a bit of fun on the weekend.

Don't seem to be short of options in that price bracket so my head is spinning a bit - e.g. -

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/EBPXXLSTIA/planet-x-...

https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bikes/road-bikes/gi...

etc.

Cheers

[chungasarnies]

Yeh I thought so. Slightly hesitant as I’ve never so much as seen a Planet X bike in the flesh let alone got a half decent look/ride on one.

[chungasarnies]

I did fancy new but would consider used if the right deal popped up

I wish the Planet X had hydraulics but I know that's wishful thinking on a carbon frame at this price!

[chungasarnies]

Shuttle Cock said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263134751307

How about a Giant Revolt as a bit of a left field choice if it's your size, it also happens to be in my LBS, so please buy it before I have to!

Actually got a quick look at these in the local Giant shop, I had discounted it as it seemed too off-road orientated for what I was after.

Actually the left field choice was the Anyroad that I tried while I was in there, it felt very comfortable. Seemed a little pricey though - unless you can find a 2017

[chungasarnies]

Thanks, it is the one I keep coming back to

[chungasarnies]

As another left field option: there’s a Cube fairly shop near me who has a 2017 Cross Race Pro in budget (just). Not the value proposition exactly but it’s a full 105 with hydraulics, better wheelset etc and probably built like a sthouse brick.

They only have a 61 whereas I would typically take a 58/59; is what they say accurate about Cube bikes ‘running small’ before I drive 40 miles to have a look?

[chungasarnies]

Ended up going for a look at the Cube and it’s the most impressive bike I’ve seen (in the flesh) yet I think. Ended up getting offered 15% off a 2018 model, I am rather tempted I must say.