Gravel bike decision

[rnhood]

For Titanium:

https://lynskeyperformance.com/gr-27...-bike-shimano/

Or

https://lynskeyperformance.com/pro-g...-bike-shimano/


And for carbon there are many good selections.

[KonaSS]

Forget that Walmart stigma, that Viathon seems like a fine choice.

[Jmj2323]

Santa Cruz Stigmata- either the new more gravel version or the previous version.

[owly]

If you're considering carbon and the geo suits, I'd look at the Fuji Jari 1.1 when its released.

Pretty good spec for $3k.

[CSTRider]

I recently picked up a 2019 Specialized Diverge - and may be thinning the herd as a result.

[Powerful Pete]

Originally Posted by owly

If you're considering carbon and the geo suits, I'd look at the Fuji Jari 1.1 when its released.

Pretty good spec for $3k.

Anyone know when these will be released?

[fignon's barber]

I've had an Orbea Terra for almost a year. Highly recommend.

[Epicus07]

Gunnar Hyper XX for $1600 and then $1700 for the build?

http://gunnarbikes.com/site/hyper-xx/

[DarkStar]

Picked up a Jake the Snake last December as a beater bike, become my main bike for most of my rides, loads of fun.
https://www.konaworld.com/jake_the_snake.cfm

[zross312]

Seconded!! Really enjoying mine so far.

Originally Posted by kppolich

Rodeo labs flanimal with spork is well within your range. If you need carbon- rodeo labs trail donkey

[Clancy]

Originally Posted by killerrabbit

This is the OEM frame for Thesis.

http://www.carbonda.com/road/gravel/cfr505.html

Curious, what’s the pricing on these? Or is that an option?

[robt57]

Originally Posted by rnhood

For Titanium:

https://lynskeyperformance.com/gr-27...-bike-shimano/

Or

https://lynskeyperformance.com/pro-g...-bike-shimano/


And for carbon there are many good selections.

I cobbled this Pro-Cross Lynskey frame into this Mongrel.
Started with a brushed sale Frame for $1250.00 and went from there. But I do my own wrenching. And my own vinyl art and clear coat. Left over steel fork by Carl Strong.

Both 650b and 700 wheels.

[scoobydrew]

Originally Posted by Clancy

Curious, what’s the pricing on these? Or is that an option?

They're about $600 for the frameset (+/- $100). I don't remember if that included paint, but it wouldn't be much on top of that if anything. If you're interested, there's a huge thread over on the RidingGravel forums discussing how to order, issues, builds, etc.

[Hilltopperny]

If production carbon I would look for a Stigmata. They are super nice and versatile as well, but not sure on the clearance of the new model. Mine was a 2017 and an excellent bike, but only has clearance for a 40mm 700c if I'm recalling correctly.

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[fbhidy]

Originally Posted by Hilltopperny

If production carbon I would look for a Stigmata. They are super nice and versatile as well, but not sure on the clearance of the new model. Mine was a 2017 and an excellent bike, but only has clearance for a 40mm 700c if I'm recalling correctly.

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The latest has clearance for 45's
https://bikerumor.com/2019/05/14/all...weights-video/

Personally I can recommend the Trek Checkpoint. The SL5 is in your price range with 105, or for a little more the SL6 with Ultegra - lots of clearance and full Shimano groupsets. The bad is BB90 and a seatmast (so no drooper post) - The Isospeed is the real deal (it's the reason for no drooper) smooths out washboards like nobody's business.

Also there is a Trek sale this weekend, so the SL6 just might slip down into your price range, check your local retailer.