Originally Posted by
700cMe
ok first off..
there's nothing trolling about this post.. i was being sarcastic when i said i wanted it all.. i realize the challenges of finding all that in one package which i had already mentioned in my first post.. so just please stop making the same forum assumptions all too common across the net..
secondly the fire watch is obviously a pretty committed responsibility but this is primarily on commercial sites where a motor vehicle isn't practical as we move in between commercial units on the same property..
i mean if thats your suggestion why not just buy a surplus fire truck or water tanker.. theres a reason im looking for a service bike im not here to waste your time or just make things up.. i always consider aesthetics whether it be a vehicle bicyle motorcycle boat etc.. its just how i was designed.. it doesnt mean i settle for less because of the way something looks but lets face it..
some of these modern bikes look pretty nice whether you want to admit it or not.. and the only reason i said eurobike is because i found one on amazon and i figured the quality of the bike probably isnt going to deliver that of a $5000 product but the design of the bicycle is interesting to me..
perhaps one thing you overlooked is i dont work 247365.. so i do plan on using the bicycle for personal commute locally around town as well.. and yes i really need all that equipment mounted to the bike..
so for those of you making serious suggestions i appreciate it and for those playing with my thread theres plenty of other people to mess with out there.. quit trespassing here if you have nothing positive to contribute because frankly i really dont see any other point of commenting here than doing just that..
I think the problem here is that you're listing a bunch of criteria that aren't likely compatible with each other. Don't worry about the styling, the whole reason the Eurobike is funny is that it's a bunch of crap components dressed up to look expensive. You're needing a bike that's reliable under some pretty heavy duty demands, and you want it to be fast/aero. As soon as you strap all that stuff on it, it's not going to be very aero.
I vote you look at gravel or commuter bikes, and work out the kind of gearing and tires that will suit you best. I don't know what the quality of the roads you commute and patrol are, so that's going to make a lot of difference based on the weight of the loads you're going to be carrying for those tasks.
And forget about carbon wheels, you're not budgeted for that nonsense.