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@Concrete_Island
I've decided to go down the single speed route, I've never rode bikes with gears just bmx bikes so it seems like the logical choice for me after two bmx's being robbed in the space of a year, I just can't be bothered to build another.
So I'm looking at an 'OTP' bike for my first, I lack the time and money to start from scratch at the moment and I'm eager to get back riding as soon as possible. I'm looking for something that I can commute to university on a daily basis (few miles there and back), but also something I can stick a rack on the back (and/or front), load up with some fairly light baggage and go for an overnight ride to Bristol or a day ride down the Gower. I'm not too fussed on wieght so much as I don't plan on racing or carrying the bike for long distance. I read somewhere that the SE Draft Lite can't be fitted with racks? Not sure if this is true but it's caused me concern for finding out what bikes can and can't be fitted as it is an important factor in what bike I eventually get.
I've searched the links in this thread and I like the look of the Charge Plug, the Lemond Fillmore, and the Pinnacle Bachelor and my budget is around £400 (could go a little higher but prefer not to).
Any opinions on what bike would suit my criteria? Cheers