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

[Clean39T]

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]

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]

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.

[dasein]

I completely agree with he CAAD X suggestion. Mine rides great, and have ridden it in all sorts of conditions/situations.

Originally Posted by mktng

Caad X !

[559Rando]

The 2019 Masi Speciale Randonneur Elite looks promising.

https://masibikes.com/collections/adventure/products/speciale-randonneur-elite-2019


They took the base model from last year which got a decent review from BQ and they upgraded the frame to Columbus Cromor tubing, 11 speed 105, Spyre brakes and added dynamo lighting. For a commuter, wow-wee, this checks a lot of boxes, ATMO!

[Lovetoclimb]

Those color matched Twin 6 randos are incredible. If I was in the market for a do it all bike, a commuter, or 4 season road bike, that would be it in the sub $2k price range.

[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by 559Rando

The 2019 Masi Speciale Randonneur Elite looks promising.

https://masibikes.com/collections/adventure/products/speciale-randonneur-elite-2019


They took the base model from last year which got a decent review from BQ and they upgraded the frame to Columbus Cromor tubing, 11 speed 105, Spyre brakes and added dynamo lighting. For a commuter, wow-wee, this checks a lot of boxes, ATMO!

Very cool, masi is listening. Upgrade that to hydro and it will be a killer bike

[Keith A]

My friend bought the Felt VR30. He got a good deal on a year end close out. The input here has been great...thanks!!!

[pbarry]

Originally Posted by Keith A

My friend bought the Felt VR30. He got a good deal on a year end close out. The input here has been great...thanks!!!

Looks like a good buy. On the Geo: Steep sta is good for using all the real estate up front if you have an average to long torso and normal size femurs. Big like for the 50mm rake fork, for better trail, imo.

[djg]

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.

[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.

[Bentley]

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.

[Lovetoclimb]

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