Gravel/urban drop-bar bike in the $1500 to $2000 range - Page 2

Bentley · #16 08-14-2018, 05:11 PM

i bought a used canti Crockett, luuuuv that bike. it fits 45's so no need to ask what size tire it will take. Bike is very light (cant say i have weighed mine) but its a super bike. i bought the used frame for like $400 so a cheap build is possible. i think you can get a brand new one, with discs for your budget.

i would add the Specialized Diverge is also a bike i would like to try. ive given one a ride but have not got serious time on one.

Pretty sure either can fit in the budget, way less used.

Clean39T · #17 08-14-2018, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n

I think the haanjo is a better deal. I think its $1600 right now. The Cdale is cool but you don't get flat mounts or hydraulic brakes which I would absolutely want.

https://www.performancebike.com/shop...BoC9QIQAvD_BwE

If they do go w Performance it may be worth waiting for the Labor Day sale - usually the time they do triple points...

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yinzerniner · #18 08-14-2018, 05:56 PM

The options for cx/gravel at JensonUSA look pretty phenomenal, especially if the OP can stretch a bit.

Full Rival 1 Niner BSB RDO
https://www.jensonusa.com/Niner-BSB-...R-Rival-1-Bike

Niner RLT9 Steel
https://www.jensonusa.com/Niner-RLT-...Star-Apex-Bike

Kona Major Jake
https://www.jensonusa.com/Kona-Major-Jake-Bike-2016

Wilier Jaroon
https://www.jensonusa.com/Wilier-Jaroon-105-Bike

Orbea Terra
https://www.jensonusa.com/Orbea-Terr...Disc-Bike-2017

Argon 18 Krypton Xroad
https://www.jensonusa.com/Argon-18-K...-105-Bike-2017

GT Grade
https://www.jensonusa.com/GT-Grade-C...egra-Bike-2017

93KgBike · #19 08-14-2018, 06:19 PM

add for the stretch option

surly midnight special. came so close to buying one, but the gods dropped what I truly wanted on me just in time. sweeeeeeet rig.

Lovetoclimb · #20 08-14-2018, 07:19 PM

Soma Wolverine or the equivalent Kona, the Twin Six Standard Rando perhaps

Bob Ross · #21 08-14-2018, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mktng

Caad X !

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Originally Posted by echelon_john

Yep, CAADX 105

Well, I see my work here is done...

bikinchris · #22 08-14-2018, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jtakeda

Surly cross check?
Soma double cross?
Lemond poprad
Specialized sequoia
Black mountain cycles?
Rivendell?

Out of those I’d recommend black mountain. But are those the style bike?

Good list. I was thinking SOMA myself. With a 1x setup and discs.

ColonelJLloyd · #23 08-14-2018, 08:37 PM

Soma and Surly = heavy, relatively dead feeling and low stack versus other options. I owned a Wolverine.

I've looked at a lot of these options in the past and from what I can tell our boy Raekwon aka r3awak3n has the best suggestion with the Haanjo. I'd be interested in hearing feedback on the Canyon Endurance entry level option as well.

weisan · #24 08-14-2018, 08:44 PM

Keith A · #25 08-14-2018, 09:06 PM

You guys are great! I'll pass all this onto my friend and hope I don't overwhelm him.

LGrider · #26 08-15-2018, 01:11 AM

Great thread, I have a similar dilemma. Looking for a bike that will run 650b x 47 and am between the Black Mountain Cycles Road Plus and Kona Rove NRB DL. I'd be open to used also, but haven't seen anything in the classifieds.

weisan · #27 08-15-2018, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by LGrider

Looking for a bike that will run 650b x 47

WTB has a list of frames that will accommodate their 650bx47 road plus tires.
https://www.wtb.com/pages/road-plus

3T Exploro LTD & Team

All-City Space Horse Disc 49 / 52 / 55 / 58 / 61 sizes

Breezer Radar Pro

Breezer Radar Expert

Breezer Doppler

Bombtrack Hook EXT

Bombtrack Outlaw

Bombtrack Arise-2

Brodie Monster 2.0

Brodie Monster 1.0

Brodie Remo 650b

Brodie Romulus 650b

Brodie Tiber

Calfee Design Manta

Cannondale - CAADX

Cotic Escapade

Cotic Roadrat

Crosshill 500 | Lapierre Bikes

Crosshill 300 | Lapierre Bikes

Elephant Bikes NFE

Fairdale Rockitship

Jamis Nova Pro

Jamis Renegade (only compatible with aluminum and steel models)

Jones Bikes - Jones 29

Kona Sutra LTD

Kona Sutra

Kona Big Rove AL

Marin Cortina
Marin Four Corners
Marin Gestalt
Marin Lombard
Marin Nicasio
Masi CX

Masi CX Comp

Masi CXGR

Masi CXGR Supremo

Masi CXR Comp

Masi CXR Expert

Masi Strada Vita Uno

Masi Strada Vita Due

Masi Giramondo

Masi Speciale Randonneur

Miele Svelto GRT

Moots Routt 45

Niner RLT 9 STEEL

Ocean Air Cycles Rambler

OPEN Cycle U.P.

Pinnacle Lithium

Pinnacle Akrose

Pure Cycles Adventure

Pure Cycles Adventure Pro

Pure Cycles Urban Commuter

Raleigh Roker LTD

Raleigh Roker Comp

Raleigh Roker Sport

Raleigh Tamland 2

Raleigh Tamland 1

Rawland Ravn

Rivendell 2016/2017 Hunqapillar

Rivendell 2016/2017 Atlantis

Rivendell A Homer Hilsen 650

Rivendell Sam Hillborne 650

Rivendell Cheviot size 50 & 55

Rivendell Clem Smith Jr, size 52

Rivendell Clementine, size 52

Rodeo Labs Traildonkey 2.0

RONDO RUUT CF

RONDO RUUT AL

RONDO RUUT ST

RONDO HVRT CF

RONDO HVRT AL

RONDO HVRT ST

Shand Cycles Stoater

Shand Cycles Stoater Rohloff

Soma Wolverine

Soma Double Cross Disc

Soma Grand Randonneur

Sonder Camino

Specialized Sequoia

Stinner Frameworks - Refugio

Surly Disc Trucker – 26” Sizes

Surly Long Haul Trucker, 26” Sizes

Surly Straggler

Surly Straggler 650b

Twin Six Standard Ti Rando

Twin Six Standard Rando

Twin Six Standard Ti CX

Van Dessel A.D.D.

VPACE Bikes T1ST

Why Cycles R+

Mason Bokeh

Votec VRX Pro petrol

Weekender Archer

Weekender Drop

Weekender Nomad

djg · #28 08-15-2018, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hilltopperny

Looking for a new bike or something used? If used what size?

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If he's willing to look at used bikes, at 1,500 bucks I'd favor a used cross bike (that might have sold for 3 -5k new) over a new gravel bike. There are used gravel bikes too, of course, but maybe less selection? Many of the cross bikes have fairly versatile geometries, many come with water bottle bosses, and there's no need to run cross tires if one doesn't want to.

alembical · #29 08-24-2018, 12:44 PM

I just purchased a 2019 Kona Rove ST. I needed a bike I could dedicate to commuting. It crossed all the boxes for me. Dynamo wheel being built now. It will live its life with fenders. Steel, $1590, 1X, Rival, 650b, thru axles, fender and rack mounts, 5 water bottle mounts, etc..

I was very close to getting the 2019 Masi Randonneur Elite which is $1800 with 105, 650B, thru axle, and comes with generator hub, front light and fenders.

EDS · #30 08-24-2018, 02:15 PM

New Cannondale Topstone seems to check the boxes:

https://bikerumor.com/2018/08/24/201...t-w-big-tires/