Keen on getting a nicer commuter bike! Specs are in the second photograph. Is this a good set up? Any thoughts? Thanks
by lovekatipo
Keen on getting a nicer commuter bike! Specs are in the second photograph. Is this a good set up? Any thoughts? Thanks
by lovekatipo
2 Comments
These are the kind of mods I make to my own commuters – swept back bars and rack. But they are not expensive to make. And that rear carrier is not confidence inspiring. And there are no mudguards.
Also bear in mind that is a very small frame.
Also consider why it has a carbon front fork – either the owner was a real commuting enthusiast and made the change, or the original fork was knackered and the owner decided to convert to a commuter. And if the fork was knackered, what’s the rest of the bike like?
There are plenty of very good dedicated commuting bikes out there that aren’t as compromised as this MTB. And I’ll wager the owner is asking big money for it. Unless it is dirt cheap, I’d be giving it a miss.
Yep that’s a cool bike and a nice setup. Good commuter.
That said, it really depends on the quality of the work done on it and the condition it is in. Get it checked over by a professional before riding it. A new carbon fork, if fitted incorrectly, could be a real bad time.
Also it is a very small frame. Looks suitable for someone around 5 foot or thereabouts.