• Hi all
    My beloved Bob Jackson frame cracked and it will take some time to find a frame builder, repair and get it back on the road. I'll be pursing the repair route but given I need to get around I'll need to get a new bike asap.

    If you were to buy a new steel bike, what would you get? Not looking to build up a bike from scratch at this time, rather, buy a fully built up bike from a shop. I'm in Zurich currently so the bike shop/distributor would need to ship to Switzerland.

    Requirements are pretty simple:

    • Relaxed road bike frame with eyelits for rear panniers and for mudguards
    • Weight isn't a number one priority but don't want a tank either
    • Solid wheel set that can take a beating with load (panniers usually have 15-20kg)
    • Solid components, at least 105 equivalent (probably go for a 1x setup) with disc brakes
    • Willing to spend £1,500 +/- I'll spend more to get a good bang for buck

    Was thinking something like

    Thanks in advance

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