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I’ve been commuting 20miles a day in London on an alu flat bar for quite a few years. I must have done 20k miles on it. It’s still OK as I replaced bits and pieces over the years. I read these frames don’t last forever in these conditions. Whether it’s true or not it’s just the excuse i needed to replace the bike. I still prefer a hybrid for commuting over a road bike which I only use at weekends to try and push a little harder.
I’ve been looking at what’s on offer but differently from when I bought the previous bike now I know what want. The problem is that I can’t find it! This is:
Alu frame. Reasonable weight and geometry. Love the carbon forks on my road bike but can live with any material as long as properly designed to minimise vibrations and bumps.
No front derailleur. I might consider a double but I find triples fiddly and completely useless for what I need the bike for.
No disc brakes.
Pannier ready.
Reasonable price.
Does a bike like this exist or am I being silly with some of my requests? If it doesn’t I guess I might try to build one.
Thanks!
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