Need a bike that gets the juices flowing
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:38 pm
So my employers c2w scheme is now open. Max budget of 1k, plus a bit from myself and I'm looking for something gravelly.
I've looked around and it seems that on paper, the best spec/bang for the buck, is the Pinnacle Arkose D3. But, and it's a big but, the bike bores me. I don't know why but it just seems uninspiring. I have the same issue with the Sonder Camino. Don't get me wrong both are nice bikes, but they don't make me want to jump on and head out, not sure why.
The counterpoint to this is the bikes that I DO want to ride, the Bombtrack Hook, as an example, but then we're way out of budget. I do still like the look of the Salsa Journeyman, it looks 'cool', but the component set seems weak compared to the two bikes listed above. As shallow as it sounds ive got to like the look of the bike, not just its documented spec.
Ideally I want something gravel bike shaped, running 2x10 Tiagra, can swallow a 2.1/2" tyre front and back, and runs hydro brakes, and something that appeals in whatever way the Arkose and Camino don't. The Ragley Trig Adventure, and Nukeproof Digger both fit this, but again creep out of budget.
I'm open to any ideas or suggestions on this.
I've looked around and it seems that on paper, the best spec/bang for the buck, is the Pinnacle Arkose D3. But, and it's a big but, the bike bores me. I don't know why but it just seems uninspiring. I have the same issue with the Sonder Camino. Don't get me wrong both are nice bikes, but they don't make me want to jump on and head out, not sure why.
The counterpoint to this is the bikes that I DO want to ride, the Bombtrack Hook, as an example, but then we're way out of budget. I do still like the look of the Salsa Journeyman, it looks 'cool', but the component set seems weak compared to the two bikes listed above. As shallow as it sounds ive got to like the look of the bike, not just its documented spec.
Ideally I want something gravel bike shaped, running 2x10 Tiagra, can swallow a 2.1/2" tyre front and back, and runs hydro brakes, and something that appeals in whatever way the Arkose and Camino don't. The Ragley Trig Adventure, and Nukeproof Digger both fit this, but again creep out of budget.
I'm open to any ideas or suggestions on this.