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I have signed up for a 24 hour challenge Cycle ride for Newcastle to London I I August. Could anyone advise me on what would be a good bike to purchase for the occasion. I have a Cannondale SuperX 2015 Cyclo Cross should I use this one or get something different. please help.. Fraser .
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Fair advice above, fit some plush new bar tape and be sure you are happy with the saddle, you don't need a new bike unless you're intent on tiny gains to beat a PB.
To be honest I only got into cycling in August, since buying my first road bike (the boardman road comp) I have fell in love with cycling. 2 weeks later I bought my Boardman Pro MTB. then about 4 weeks later I bought my Cannondale which is head and shoulders above the other two. I wasn't sure if the Cannondale Cyclocross would be ok for the long ride from Newcastle to London... I know I have got so much training to do but I am hoping 8 months should do it . Any tips would be greatfully received ..
If you're comfortable on longish rides with your existing setup. Just fit 25mm road tyres and that will do fine.
Perhaps keep the bike but get different wheels for it with narrower tyres.