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Arkose. Mine.
I think you'd get fed up switching between the two 'modes' though. Great in theory, but you're going to have to take off rack, muduards, change tyres, probably pedals...
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Mason Bokeh - spendy but sexh
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Howard
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I commute on a Genesis Equilibrium Disc. Commute has a lot of towpath/gravelly stuff but the bike can take max 25mm tyres with a mudguard. It's also a relatively aggressive riding position.
I bought a (basic, cheap) cross bike recently and commuted a couple of times on that, and the position was much more comfortable.
Is it daft to think about selling the two of those and getting one bike that I could switch wheelsets and take on/off a rack and use for cross and commuting?
I've found a few decent-looking options but I was wondering what suggestions there were for a bike with:
-hydraulic discs (preferably SRAM but not too fussed)
-rack mounts
-clearance for 35mm tyres at least
-relatively light weight
The new Genesis Vapour carbon 10 has caught my eye but wouldn't take a rack. The Caadx Ultegra looks great but the colour scheme is pretty foul.
Owt else? Because I'd be selling a Genesis, swapping it for something more 'mainstream' would be a bit of a shame unless it was really special.