Suggestions for a sub £900 drop bar disc brake commuting bike with rack and mudguard mounts.

Just got a London Road with

Just got a London Road with hydro’s as a workhorse, two weeks in and couldn’t be happier, it arrived pretty well set up, just needed a tweak to the front derailleur. No problems since. Nice job on the paintwork, nothing out of place, cables kept short and tidy. External cable routing should make maintenance easy too (important if you intend to ride through British winters!)

They’re selling it with fulcrums at the moment too. Wish I’d checked my order before hitting purchase as she arrived with vision 30’s. Having said that, they’re doing alright and are might be a bit better for us with bigger frames (I’m 6’4″ and 85kg).

Takes a little more effort to get up to speed than an old school racer, my XL size with hydro’s weighs in at v. close to 10kg. But that’s not such an issue when you consider it’s designed for commutes and light touring. Once you’ve got up to speed though, it seems more than happy to hold it.

There is also lots of clearance for daft tires such as you might need if you have a stab at cyclocross or maybe even if your commute takes in the odd bit of dirt and gravel track. Mine does not so I coughed up a little extra for the continental sport contact tyres which are serving well and haven’t punctured past the nightclubs and pubs on my daily commute.

Last point that might affect your decision is some people found it hard to fit front mudguards due to the slightly daft location of the mounting points half way up the fork but can assure you that with a little bit of bending, fettling and cursing they do indeed fit!

Long story short, would recommend this bike if you can save another £100.

Croix de Fer 10 is a penny

Croix de Fer 10 is a penny under £900 at RRP and is a great copper colour.

GT Grade Alu – either tiagra

GT Grade Alu – either tiagra or 105 depending on your budget. I have the Tiagra 2015 version, great bike. I’ve done over 4000kms on it in pretty varied conditions and use it for commuting daily. You can get a set of SKS chromoplastic on them easily. Also the bike will accept up to 35c tyres should you have the need. 

Very comfortable bike to ride in any conditions really, it can feel on the heavy side if you’re on a club run doing up and overs but other than that great commuter / winter bike

P.S I’m also 6ft 2, weigh 110kgs i ride a 58cm frame