what would you do?

[racefaceec90]

isn't strictly a retro bike question (apologies) am basically thinking about p'x/ing my 2010 giant anthem x2 bike and going for a charge duster steel bike

probably this one (as i don't think they have any hi models in small anymore have a hankering to go back to steel ht again (after remembering the great times i had on my old 1992 marin eldridge grade bike).don't get me wrong,the anthem is a fantastic bike,but i really do not need fs for where i ride (to be honest) marlbrough downs/ridgeway/salisbury plain. another thing would be cheaper to service/less to go wrong. if i did go the charge route,was planning on swapping the bike for it (then upgrading stuff on it as funds allowed) as i am unemployed at present. have asked this on other forums,but would be interested in your replies. thanks for your time

 

[orange71]

I would (and have done).

 

[GT-Steve]

Based on that^^^^ pic, I'd do it too....


Out of interest, does anyone know what cranks they are??

 

[racefaceec90]

GT-Steve the chainset is a SRAM X7 2.2 10spd 42-28 here is a link to spec of bike for anyone who is interested (they still have this model in stock in all sizes i think?) http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-duster-m ... n=products i think i am going to swap for this bike,as i really loved the marin.have read good things about the ride of the duster steel bikes (is made out of the same tubing that my marin was tange prestige cannot wait to ride it

 

[Gruff]

After seeing these on the stand at mayhem i'd go for it as for a modern they are gorgeous.

Saw one of the Charge team ladies ones and it was tiny and bright Pink the tubes are really skinny.