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Steel tourers for under a grand…

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  • March 23, 2012 at 1:04 pm #15396
    sam_smith

    Okay folks, I’m looking to buy a steel tourer for under a grand (using cycle scheme) though I can stretch to an extra £100. Current possibilities that I’ve seen so far are:

    -Genesis CdF (needs mudguards and racks)
    -Revolution Country Explorer
    -Charge Filter Hi (needs racks)
    -Raleigh Sojourn (over budget and with Sora shifters 🙁 )

    Have you guys got one these bikes or have you any other suggestions? Any advice is welcome.

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  • March 25, 2012 at 4:56 pm #671303
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    mike the bike

    Haven’t ridden the Revolution

    Haven’t ridden the Revolution Explorer but have bought no fewer than 4 of their bikes over the years. They are tough and excellent value for money. And the after-sales service is professional, easily the equal of any other company I’ve encountered.

    And no, I don’t work for them!

    March 25, 2012 at 12:42 pm #671301
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    sam_smith

    Thanks Manglier but it sounds
    Thanks Manglier but it sounds like the frame is too small, I need a 23 inch but it is a tempting offer.

    March 25, 2012 at 11:41 am #671299
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    Spangly Shiny

    I have an unused Dawes Galaxy
    I have an unused Dawes Galaxy 21″ up for grabs for £400. It has canti brakes however. PM if you are interested.

    March 23, 2012 at 5:36 pm #671297
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    sam_smith

    Thanks Netclectic, I have
    Thanks Netclectic, I have considered a Kona Sutra but prices have risen from the magic £999.99 to £1200. A couple of friends own Sutras and have said very good things about their machines apart but they are heavy apparently.

    I heard Surly have brought out a Cross Check with discs too but I can’t find prices for it. 🙁

    March 23, 2012 at 2:09 pm #671295
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    netclectic

    What kind of touring are you
    What kind of touring are you planning on doing?

    I love my Surly Long Haul Trucker which I managed to get on the CTW scheme a few years ago when they were still under the magical £1000. It doesn’t have disc brakes and you have to add your own racks but I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

    A fellow tourer pal rides a Kona Sutra, it does come with disc brakes and racks and seems to get the job done.

    March 23, 2012 at 1:06 pm #671293
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    sam_smith

    Forgot to add the bike must
    Forgot to add the bike must have disc brakes, after living in the wet west country I want to be able to stop quickly in the wet as well as the dry.

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