There are surprisingly few framsets, with CX geo, disc brake tabs, and rack'n'guard mounts.
The Genesis Croix de Fer is exactly that. Very versatile, and has been my go to bike for everything (double pannier Tesco trips, daily commute, 30 miles on the Essex afterworkers, sketchy canal paths to the parents in Bham) except Sunday best.
My previous workhorse (Kona Smoke) has only come out once this year (for Ride East), and that was because I'd crashed the CdF and was waiting for a replacement fork. I'll probably strip it to a SS knockabout when I get the motivation
The Genesis Croix de Fer is exactly that. Very versatile, and has been my go to bike for everything (double pannier Tesco trips, daily commute, 30 miles on the Essex afterworkers, sketchy canal paths to the parents in Bham) except Sunday best.
My previous workhorse (Kona Smoke) has only come out once this year (for Ride East), and that was because I'd crashed the CdF and was waiting for a replacement fork. I'll probably strip it to a SS knockabout when I get the motivation