Looking for a gravel bike in the $2-4k range to use up my 2026 FSA funds on.

I am ok going a bit over the $3.3k I have there now. Under is obviously good too

Criteria –

Electronic Shifting (highly highly ideal, I hate cables)

Ideally has a good power meter, ok getting one aftermarket though

OK with refurbished/outlet, size S/M

FSA/HSA eligible (must)

I am looking at Canyon, Ari, and Polygon. This would be a secondary bike I ride every once in a while.

I already have and like –

Canyon Aeroad Force AXS, Santa Cruz Bronson C GX AXS

Is it worth spending extra $ to get E1 Rival?

Open to other FSA/HSA bike stuff too – I have a trainer, normatec, etc already though.

Bonus points if it can go on my wahoo KICKR which is 12s 10-30 cassette setup without any modifications.

Links to bikes I am looking at –

https://www.canyon.com/en-us/gravel-bikes/race/grail/cf/grail-cf-sl-7-aero/4150.html

https://www.canyon.com/en-us/gravel-bikes/race/grail/cf/grail-cf-sl-7-axs/3576.html

https://bikesonline.com/products/polygon-bend-r6x-gravel-bike?variant=50346858938660

https://aribikes.com/products/shafer-comp-fog-grey-xl-outlet-copy-1

Not looking to do multi day touring, just explore forest service roads in the PNW and maybe jump into some race if I feel like it.

by dogemaster00

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  1. WhatWasThatJustNow on

    SRAMs E1 stuff is easily worth the extra monies, first SRAM group I’ve tried that has made me seriously consider it over an equivalent Shimano setup. The brake feel and ergonomics are hugely improved.

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