I did some searching, but couldn't find any solid answers either here or via google. Friend of mine just recently picked up a gravel bike, which fits perfectly for my riding area (probably a solid 80/20 or 90/10 road/gravel & dirt), and it's gotten me to decide that I'd like to get a bike both for personal fitness and to ride with them. Commuting is non-viable in my area so it will just be paths and trails. Drop bars and disk brakes both are requirements for me.
I've spent a few days digging, and managed to narrow it down to a few options based on what I've been able to find. Both in general and to keep a budget for a helmet and such, I have a hard cap of $750, and would prefer to stay under as much as I can. I would've liked to be closer to $600 but by all I've found that's just non-viable for drop bars and disk brakes.
- Triban GRVL 120 – $700
- Mercier Kilo GX R16 – $700 – the only non-carbon fork
- Motobecane Omni Strada SS16 – $700
- Poseidon Dropbar X Ambition – $750
Which is going to be the best of these options, or is there a fifth choice that beats these that I haven't come across yet in my searches?
I have been looking at used bikes as well, but man is it hard to find anything that's not either asking $1k+ MSRP, a 10 year old mess, or somehow both. The only one I've found in my area is a Trek, but that is genuinely as much info as I have on it (pending a text back), so currently I'm primarily focusing on what new bikes fit my budget and goals.
Thank you in advance for any help, I haven't been on a bicycle since I was a kid and I'm definitely looking forward to it!
by ImHereForLifeAdvice
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Of the four listed, I’d go for the Triban.