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bike4lyf doesn't exist, dont combine bikes never a good idea.
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carbon wheels will be pretty bomb proof, and as you have disc brakes will not be worn out through riding.
there are loads of manufacturers, you need to decide on budget and what you want the frame to have (mudguards, rack...)
then find the one that fits you best. contact points and tyre pressure will probably have the greatest impact on comfort.
am not sure i'd want a carbon bike for commuting as i'd not feel comfortable having to lock it up (more other fuckwits bashing the top tube by accident). high end steel is nice but relatively delicate, which would lead me to a ti frame.
you then pay for the quality of the titanium used and how worked the tubes are (butting/plain gauge) but of course this will not be as light as a carbon frame
right now invest in some decent wheels and see how much the planet x improves
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Just thinking out loud, but I'm considering consolidating my commuter and racer into one ultimate do-it all bike. I currently have a Planet X London Road with 11 speed Sram Rival, Spyre Discs, 35mm tyres, Fulcrum Racing Sport wheels, full guards and rack (weighing at least 12kg) and a Canyon Roadlite with DA c24 wheels and 10 speed Ultegra 6700 (just under 8kg).
In a nutshell I'd want something as practical as the PX, as light as the Canyon and better quality than either. It will be used for commuting most days, as well as longer and faster rides at the weekend.
I guess in a perfect world I'd want something Ti or steel, carbon fork, ~28mm tyres, full guards, hydro discs, SRAM Force 22 and maybe some carbon wheels for the weekend and something more bomb-proof the rest of the time. At this stage I'm just trying to work out what all the frame options are. I don't think I can afford/face waiting for anything custom, so just any good OTP recommendations for frames to look at would be much appreciated, along with any particularly light/high quality parts I should consider.