I made a number of posts last year requesting advice on various
aspects of a new bike I was planning to purchase. The comments on this
group (both to my questions and in the archive) were very helpful in
getting toward my final decision.
I purchased a Merida Crossway, customising it with:
Hub nexus 8 spd SG-8R25 kit roller brake
34t front sprocket
21t rear sprocket
Rear rim 700 Mavic A719 Blk 36
Rear spokes DT Champion 14G 36
Rohloff chain tensioner
Brooks Saddle B17
Schwalbe Marathon tyres
I also added:
Rack Topeak Supertourist
Echo computer
Bottle cages and bottles *2
Kryptonite cable lock EZ 8mm*150
Trail pack Vaude light 15
Cateye opticube
Rear light from the 1980s
Back-up led lights front and back
Topeak roadmorph pump
Mission-x bar ends
Still to come:
Combination pedals
Single wheeled trailer
Front brake upgrade
Possible front wheel upgrade to Sun Rhino with hub dynamo
Topeak supertourist trunk bag
Total final cost anticipated to be about £1,500.