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Hi

I’ve turned my search towards more road bikes than gravel in light of comments, and found a few that come with 28c tyres, and a couple with 30c.

Re double chain ring v single: I had a carbon belt commuting bike a few years back and it was great for short rides (which my commute was) but you did feel something was missing during longer runs. That was on a 11 speed Alfino hub.

Re Boardman bikes. I’ve got an ridiculous aversion simply because I was/am a huge fan of Graeme Obree (signed cycling top on wall), and Chris was his nemesis! I’m sure the bikes are great value but I could never sit on one!

Re Orro: I spotted the Orro Venturi/Gold EVO, which look lovely and can accommodate I believe slightly larger tyres than the 28c they come with.

Cheers

I actually contacted Planet X and they don’t have any that match what I’m looking for.

Hi

For a carbon frame I’m expecting to pay over £1500 but would like to keep it below £2000 if possible. Last year I bought myself a end of range Sonder Colibri bike for £1700 (and then cycle to work savings), which is a total dream. This bike would be a surprise for the good wife!

Re tyres - I agree, need careful thought. We already have touring bikes (35 - 38c) so I’m keen to get something light and fast, but not so thin that every crack on the road goes right through you! So I was thinking 28-32? Most of our cycling (80-90%) would be on roads - just the occasional towpath, muddy track taken to avoid busy roads.

Cheers

Hi

Can anyone recommend a road/gravel bike with a double chain ring, (about) 32c tyres, preferably carbon? It’s for days out on the road and the occasional country path. A cool bold colour would be icing on the cake!

Cheers

Daljit