New to the forum. From Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Have been a cycling commuter for around 8years although the last 2 have been difficult due to 40mile round commute. Never had what I would regard as a nice bike (always just got what I could for cheap to prevent theft-which didn't work since I was in Liverpool for 6years). So I'm looking to restart commuting when I soon change jobs and buy a sweet touring bike with the view to use it for that very purpose when I'm not commuting!