New bike, slightly customised. Is that a reasonable request?

[JonJ678]

For instance, the Croix-de-fer 10/20/30 are all steel frame/fork combos.

I've now had a play on a genesis croix de fer. Aside from ongoing uncertainty over L vs XL (bike fitting at LBS thinks either would work, tradeoff between faster on the L / more comfortable on the XL) I think I'm sold on it.

The cable disks on the 20 I rode on were either badly set up or just much weaker than I'm used to (saint). This pushes me towards hydraulic disks so I need to choose between frame & components or the 30. I'm leaning towards the latter as generally less bother.

Thank you all for your input, it's really appreciated.

 

[#Chri5#]

Another option if you still fancy a custom build is to look at a frame/fork, say a Cotic Escapade

http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/new_escapade#frame

£379 for the frame & fork, then get a dealer to build the rest to suit you.

 

[FrenchTart]

I think the Genesis frames use a higher grade of steel so that's something to keep in mind. I still have my old Cotic X setup though and it's a fun little bike. I prefer carbon these days though.