Current Projects chat and miscellany

You should get a 1-2 year old high quality cross bike for £750. CaadX's and Specialized Crux's regular go for less than that on eBay.

Steel is fine but somewhat out of date in cross. Most people race on aluminium.

Thanks. My brother ended up going for a crosscheck but I'm really not sure that's what I'm after. He wants to do some touring on his but I don't think I'm likely to want to.

Are there any good resources for reading up about these things. My knowledge of geared bikes is so pathetic I really feel like I should read up on it.

Is buying parts separately likely to save cash?