I'll have to think more on this. I have limited space but could theoretically squeeze N+1 bikes in. It's likely going to be sell road bike + get gravel, or N+1 with a mtb! Thanks to everyone who replied.
I'll have to think more on this. I have limited space but could theoretically squeeze N+1 bikes in. It's likely going to be sell road bike + get gravel, or N+1 with a mtb! Thanks to everyone who replied.
If you have $4k.If space is an issue, I'd simply buy the new and not-quite-yet-available Trek Domane and two sets of wheels/tires.
Middle of the road geometry and room for 40c tires if rumors are true. No more isospeed decoupler, with compliance instead being built into the frame itself.
If you have $4k you're not spending enough on your ski quiver.
If space is an issue, I'd simply buy the new and not-quite-yet-available Trek Domane and two sets of wheels/tires.
The new Domane looks really good, kinda do it all bike. Still a bit heavy but nothing outrageous...
Emonda and Checkpoint
Although the toe overlap on the Emonda bugs me at least a bit......
Since I can go to Canyon's store in SoCal...
Grail CF SL 7
If you need to shake up your riding routine, then gravel is the answer. The lightweight Grail CF SL 7 is a hugely versatile bike ready for all your year-round off-road adventures, and comes complete with Shimano’s GRX810 gravel groupset.www.canyon.com
Hits the right pricepoint.... $2700 with 11-speed GRX components. Not sure about the double decker bar though, but it has extra space from the double decker bars to mount your accessories on each bar, from a front light (say on the bottom bar) to a phone/Garmin holder on the top bar....
Cannondale's Topstone Carbon 3 is a little over $3000 and heard great things about the kingpin "rear suspension"
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Specialized Diverge is $3500
Has SRAM Apex 1x with a generic sunrace 42T cassette and "Future Shock" front suspension/Diverge Sport Carbon | www.specialized.com
Whether your goal is to escape on gravel back roads, far from cars and crowds, or drop the hammer at the front of your favorite gravel race, no bike doe...www.specialized.com
Trek Checkpoint is $3400
With the Isospeed decoupler on the seat tube-top tube interface with the GRX 11-speed componentsCheckpoint SL 5 - Trek Bikes
Discover your next great ride with Checkpoint SL 5. See the bike and visit your local Trek retailer. Shop now!www.trekbikes.com
What size frame?
When your daily loop involves half road and half gravel?Who needs one bike for everything when you can have 2 or 3, right?
When your daily loop involves half road and half gravel?
Still, some of my rides I felt I was on the "wrong bike"