Have been enjoying the Charge, but have come to the conclusion it's too small (no sh*t, look at that seatpost) for long rides. I've also got a new (to me) best bike in the stable which isn't suitable for wet weather therefore I feel another build (or two) coming on.
I'm thinking of splitting this bike's task into two:
Winter trainer with ~32mm tyres, guards and optional racks for longer journeys (but would be happy/enjoyable as a commuter
Fun commuter (details tbc)
I'll eat my greens and sort out the winter trainer first. I have the Charge up for sale, if it doesn't sell I have plans (think nobblies and ss).
After lots of attempts I've found my magic numbers, ~650mm stack, ~390mm reach and ideally a seat tube over of 610mm.
Few options I've found include:
Surly disc trucker - sizing looks good, but worried it'll be too heavy/truck like for the miles I plan to use it for
Omnium CXC - bit of an unknown, but it it doesn't work out I could convert it into a SS commuter
Soma, all other Surlys - too long
All City - £££
Bowman, Specialized, Secan and many others - too short seat tube
Any other ideas? Would I be ok on a disc trucker hats other a light(ish) build?
Canyon Grail - sizing seems odd compared to your requirements, presumably because you are looking at frame stack/reach and they measure system stack and reach including the bars, but the seat tube on the 2xl is long enough....
had a brief ride off road on one and they are wicked bad fun...
Hive mind, help required please!
Have been enjoying the Charge, but have come to the conclusion it's too small (no sh*t, look at that seatpost) for long rides. I've also got a new (to me) best bike in the stable which isn't suitable for wet weather therefore I feel another build (or two) coming on.
I'm thinking of splitting this bike's task into two:
I'll eat my greens and sort out the winter trainer first. I have the Charge up for sale, if it doesn't sell I have plans (think nobblies and ss).
After lots of attempts I've found my magic numbers, ~650mm stack, ~390mm reach and ideally a seat tube over of 610mm.
Few options I've found include:
Any other ideas? Would I be ok on a disc trucker hats other a light(ish) build?