Im looking for some assistance here.I'm inthe market for a replacement bike. I currently have a road and mountain but looking to replace both. I commute 3 times a week 56k round trip over the gateway bridge, take the kids to school, at least one 70-80k ride each week with the odd charity 100k. So here is the dilema. I want one ride to do everything. This means panniers during the week and slicks (700×23) on the Weekend. Ilive on the bay so I want to carry a fishing road and bait box and the kids flippers for sqauad training at the local pool. So the budget is 1-2k, I want at least 105 group set, drop bars are a must! Compact crank or tripple with 11 to 28 or 32t cassette.
Sounds like a lot, but I've seen a number of bikes that fit the requirements. TREK 520 disk, Specialized AWOL etc. The thing is I can't find a dealer that keep either cx or tourers in stock!! Why??? Before I make a decision I want to give them a try. See for me I still need to go fast enough to get to work in sub 1 hour and I'm afraid that the bikes I'm looking at are too heavy. Any suggestions for bikes and or retailers south of the river!!!!
new cyclocross or light weight tourer in Brisbane.
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