hey all, I'm after a new bike but have some specific requirements.
I need a capable bikepacking bicycle but it also needs to do double duty as my work bike.
So specific requirements- I'm 6 foot 4 inches tall so an XL frame/ 22" or 23"?
A hardtail mountain bike
It needs to be a white, silver, yellow or a hi-viz green.
I need a it to carry a pannier rack.
22" Frame, silver, rack mounts, £750. Bikepacking friendly and work ready
I think it's probably one of this years bargains. Not exactly light for a rigid, 1 x 10 bike but given it's sporting 40mm rims and a steel frame, the weight's not over the top either.
The inclusion of a 42t cassette means that unless you live somewhere very hilly or don't climb well (at all), you shouldn't miss an additional smaller front ring - I've found the Sunrace cassette to work very well so far.
Looks great for the money, I'd certainly consider one if I were in the market. Long term upgrades like lighter wheels, carbon fork etc would shift a few pounds off it too.
The only reason I didn't get one of those on the cycle to work, was the delivery time....this was in November. They've started to hit the shops now....my lbs will have them in soon.
Best bang for buck out there currently, I reckon
