Hi all.
I know that we have the Retro Work Bike forum which gives us the chance to show off our work horse / daily hack work bike but I'd like to open a discussion on what would be the most most appropriate frame, material, era and geometary. This would help people new to our world make the right decision when selecting a Retrobike for daily use etc.
I personally use a 1999 Kona Explosif frame with a mix of pre and post 1997 components. It's light, fast, responsive, comfortable and even has fittings for mudguards and racks. I find it perfect for me but surely its not ideal as a commuter as the Explosif is more of a race bred bike and I'd be better off on a 1980's Rock hopper, or would I?
And here the discussion begins
I know that we have the Retro Work Bike forum which gives us the chance to show off our work horse / daily hack work bike but I'd like to open a discussion on what would be the most most appropriate frame, material, era and geometary. This would help people new to our world make the right decision when selecting a Retrobike for daily use etc.
I personally use a 1999 Kona Explosif frame with a mix of pre and post 1997 components. It's light, fast, responsive, comfortable and even has fittings for mudguards and racks. I find it perfect for me but surely its not ideal as a commuter as the Explosif is more of a race bred bike and I'd be better off on a 1980's Rock hopper, or would I?
And here the discussion begins