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I have been more than happy with my Trek checkpoint sl. It really is a do it all bike. 80 road miles yesterday pulling through at 28-30mph. Rides like a road bike but with clearance for 45s. I have mine built up with SRAM Red 10 speed and some 30mmx28mm wide farsports wheels. Comes in at 15lbs with pedals and 25c tires. Some of these other gravel bikes are a little to gravel focused with strange geometry and frame design. More of a mountain bike than a road bike. The geometry on the checkpoint has an endurance fit but that can be sorted with a longer stem and a setback seat mast topper if needed. On gravel it really shines, the iso speed really does the trick. Worth a test ride.
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