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

[Keith A]

A coworker has been a cyclist for many years, including commuting to work -- but he isn't into being a "roadie". He's looking for a new bike, and wants one with drop-bars and wider tires. I'm not very familiar with this market, but a gravel bike seemed to fit want he's looking for. I guess an urban commuter type might work as well, but I'm not clear on the differences in these two styles.

He has a budget of $1500 to $2000, and I wanted to see if you guys had some recommendations for him.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[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?

[Hilltopperny]

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


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[R3awak3n]

Diamondback Haajo trail if he wants carbon, black mountain cycles if he wants steel.

[sc53]

I got last year's model of this
https://www.performancebike.com/shop...e-2018-31-8609
last Christmas and have loved it. There are several models of the Jari gravel bike, some with regular gearing and some with SRAM One-by, so he could spend less or more and get the gearing he prefers.

[Keith A]

Originally Posted by Hilltopperny

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


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That's a good question. I think he's looking for new, but will see if he's open to a used bike.

[mktng]

Caad X !

[FlashUNC]

Giant.

[AngryScientist]

as far as new bikes go, i personally think the cannondale slate is one of the coolest ones on the market. i think ther lower end model can be had for under 2k...

[echelon_john]

Yep, CAADX 105 from REI.

https://www.rei.com/product/124791/c...5-se-bike-2018

$1600 minus 10% dividend leaves plenty for clipless pedals/shoes if desired, shorts, gloves, helmet...

Originally Posted by mktng

Caad X !

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by echelon_john

Yep, CAADX 105 from REI.

https://www.rei.com/product/124791/c...5-se-bike-2018

$1600 minus 10% dividend leaves plenty for clipless pedals/shoes if desired, shorts, gloves, helmet...

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

[jtbadge]

Kona Rove ST at $1599 also looks great. Mounts for fenders/racks/3 bottle cages, Rival 1, 650b x 47 WTB ByWay tires.

http://konaworld.com/rove_st.cfm




There's also an alloy frame/carbon fork version with a similar build for a little more cash. Apex on that one, though.

If you're looking for 700c wheels, I'm a big fan of the All-City Macho Man.



https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/macho_man

[cpamplin]

Kona Rove, Jake or Sutra

[Ralph]

Check out bikesdirect.com.

[trener1]

I am in the process of Building up a Jari.
I hope it's a fun bike.