morrisond wrote:
I would Recommend the Cannondale Topstone 105 at $1,750 in the States - you should be able to get at least 10% off. It has 105 Hydro on it with 46/30 Gearing in the front. BSA bottom Bracket (Big Plus on Gravel bikes where dirt can really screw up Press Fit), Great Tires. It should be pretty low Maintenance. 105 works just as well as Ultegra and Dura Ace
It's Aluminum so still quite light (no more than 100-200 grams heavier than good Carbon Gravel Frames), will take impacts well.
Lots of mounts on it for racing/bikepacking.
I have put two friends on them and they both love them.
https://www.cannondale.com/...p;parentid=undefined
I have the Topstone 1 Alloy, love it. Solid bike and serves me well as a secondary bike, I picked up a set of 28's on a separate rims for 250 bucks and swap them out when I want to stick to the road. Some components could be better by for 2 grand a couple years ago its a great bike.