Ok, so I've asked the question before but at two weeks away push is coming to shove and I really have to choose and being Libran am struggling so sage counsel required.
Apart for doubling bar tape/adding gel pads and using at least 28c tyres, I'm thinking of:
- 1998ish IF Planet X cross bike with Landcruisers (the bike I used at the Three Peaks so should be tough enough)
- Colnago cross bike (ex Rabobank team bike from around 2001 - would be cool but I've already had the steel fork straightened a little)
- 30 year old Raleigh 531c Panasonic with Nuovo Record
Naturally I want to ride retro/do it in style. I'm tempted by the Raleigh but think it might be a bit fragile and while the Colnago would be good the IF is probably the wise choice.
Come on chaps, tell me what to do!
Apart for doubling bar tape/adding gel pads and using at least 28c tyres, I'm thinking of:
- 1998ish IF Planet X cross bike with Landcruisers (the bike I used at the Three Peaks so should be tough enough)
- Colnago cross bike (ex Rabobank team bike from around 2001 - would be cool but I've already had the steel fork straightened a little)
- 30 year old Raleigh 531c Panasonic with Nuovo Record
Naturally I want to ride retro/do it in style. I'm tempted by the Raleigh but think it might be a bit fragile and while the Colnago would be good the IF is probably the wise choice.
Come on chaps, tell me what to do!