Been reading a lot about this and after 15 years of riding Fixie/SS I have moved to North London and in need of gears :( I tend to carry my bike and love the lightness of my vintage steel SS. What you you recommend for this next step? I have been looking at Kona Sutra, Surly, as well as Genesis. None of these are "budget" but I'd pay for the right bike. A main objective would be to not be too heavy for carrying up stairs occasionally, to take a little bit of weight (for my pannier and with the dream that I might actually tour it someday).
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Been reading a lot about this and after 15 years of riding Fixie/SS I have moved to North London and in need of gears :( I tend to carry my bike and love the lightness of my vintage steel SS. What you you recommend for this next step? I have been looking at Kona Sutra, Surly, as well as Genesis. None of these are "budget" but I'd pay for the right bike. A main objective would be to not be too heavy for carrying up stairs occasionally, to take a little bit of weight (for my pannier and with the dream that I might actually tour it someday).
Your advice would be highly appreciated!
Thanks :)