You are reading a single comment by @owl and its replies.
Click here to read the full conversation.
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
amey
@owl
Hello - would like a recommendation that has nothing to do with £4k budgets or aeros. My dad's looking for a new road bike that he can do some touring on. Basically, I think he wants something between the Genesis Equilibrium and the Croix de Fer: i.e. good quality steel, rim brakes but with necessary braze-ons and mounting points for guards and racks. Looking for something light and fun enough to enjoy riding unloaded, but that will be sturdy enough to tour on. Something with a bit more craft and quality - and less weight - than Kaffenback/Surly etc but we're not talking a custom budget here, maybe £1.5k max, ideally less. Thinking of the Condor Fratello, any other suggestions? Cheers