
Morning!
Was hoping to get some help picking out a new bike. Currently using a 2003 Gary Fisher Marlin which I've used for the last twenty years. Unfortunately, I'm reaching the point with the bike where it may make financial sense to upgrade fully, rather than continue to upgrade the parts on the bike.
I typically use the bike around 3-5 times during the week on similar paths which include a well kept trail of packed in dirt and road. Generally, the ride is about 10 miles, though I'm finding myself enrolling in more bike races lately which are 30+ miles. Basically, the bike is mostly used for exercise with some transportation around town.
I'm torn between the following (but open to other suggestions!):
https://www.poseidonbike.com/products/x-ambition-dropbar?variant=43918915109092 (Are the breaks really as bad as the reviews say on this?)
https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/active/fitness/quick-cx/quick-cx-3
Thank you for your help, guys! 🙂
by reinfected