So, I am rolling around on a 1997 Trek 1220 road bike that I use for riding with friends, and early/late season rides when the weather is cooler and the roads have more crap on them (live in Northern MN). Have been debating lately on just getting a new gravel bike that would take its place and also then give me the ability to ride gravel with friends.
So, I think I would like to stick with a 2X system as when I am out riding on the roads I would appreciate the tighter cassette spacing for the same range of gears. Do not need electronic unless there is a screaming deal on it. Have looked at the Cervelo Aspero, the Specialized Diverge and the Trek Checkpoint.
Looking for guidance on why one of these is better than the other? I feel ok understanding the drivetrain differences, but the wheels are new to me as gravel and disc brakes are totally new. I like the idea of tubeless as I want to try it on this bike before switching my tri bike to tubeless for next season.
Which bike and what model looks like the best deal?
So, I think I would like to stick with a 2X system as when I am out riding on the roads I would appreciate the tighter cassette spacing for the same range of gears. Do not need electronic unless there is a screaming deal on it. Have looked at the Cervelo Aspero, the Specialized Diverge and the Trek Checkpoint.
Looking for guidance on why one of these is better than the other? I feel ok understanding the drivetrain differences, but the wheels are new to me as gravel and disc brakes are totally new. I like the idea of tubeless as I want to try it on this bike before switching my tri bike to tubeless for next season.
Which bike and what model looks like the best deal?