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Top of the list is this [url= http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pinnacle/pyrolite-two-disc-2015-road-bike-ec055211#features ]Pinnacle[/url] which I need to try size wise (5'9+3/4!). There's also the frame only option of the same bike so I could do a custom build for similar cash and a few spec tweaks.
I'd like;
Drop bars and discs.
Carbon fork
105 groupset
Sub 10kg
Room for 32mm tyres probably sufficient (aware the above won't do guards and 32's easily/at all). I am realistically not taking it off road properly, an Arkose is as tough as I need and in the mix.
I'm open to second hand but not spotted anything recently- Giant Revolts, Whytes and Merida on the radar. Any other bargains out there?
This in no way fulfills your requirements, but I am lusting after this for a commuter:
[url= http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/products/revolution-shadow-14 ]Belt drive![/url]
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For me personally I'd get [url= http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/escapade ]this[/url] frame and build it up.
Any others?
[url= http://www.chargebikes.com/grater/grater-3 ]Charge Grater 3 or they do cheaper ones with upgrade possibilities.[/url]
Don't overlook sora [s]for a commuter[/s], it's bomb-proof, and cheap.
Go flat bar and get the 1x10 Whyte Shoreditch
^^^ this and spend the savings on a CX wheelset.