Cyclocross bike recommendations

Beerbaron · 1 Dec 2016 at 08:13

I'm due to start a new job closer to home and also registered for the London to Brighton off road next year. Decided i need a new bike as currently have a HT and FS as mainly an MTB rider.

Probably looking at a budget between £1-2K. Commute will be 17 miles each way of mainly country lanes. Any recommendations?

Thanks.

Beerbaron · 1 Dec 2016 at 09:35

SoliD said:
Get an adventure bike not a cyclocross bike. Something like a Pinnacle Arkose 4, Genesis equivalent, 105 level groupset with hydraulic brakes, but capability to mount racks/mudguards.

Whats the difference?

I've been looking on PinkBike and happy with a second hand bike.

Beerbaron · 1 Dec 2016 at 10:12

Good to know.

It wont be daily commuting so mud guards aren't a must. Probably 2 days a week max.

Beerbaron · 1 Dec 2016 at 11:15

Not really fussed about speed and weight too much. Its going to be lighter and faster than what I've currently got plus the lanes can get muddy and have a load of pot holes.

Beerbaron · 1 Dec 2016 at 12:12

I would get used to the gearing pretty quickly although I've never ridden a road bike. Couldn't think of anything worse than riding plan old tarmac. Most of the roadies I pass look miserable

Beerbaron · 1 Dec 2016 at 15:24

Ideally i would like to spend towards the bottom end of my budget.

My HT is steel (OnOne Inbred) and my FS is aluminium (Canyon Strive).

Beerbaron · 1 Dec 2016 at 15:39

I'm also not really interested in building a bike.

Beerbaron · 3 Dec 2016 at 10:11

I was thinking something like this:

Whyte Saxon Cross Cyclocross 2016