Looking to purchase my first gravel bike. I don't really want to spend 2k but seems like a lot for the money. 12 speed wide range Sram with etap, hyd disc and a 100mm drop post(size XL). Any comments or recommendations accepted.
by geminiblack82
Looking to purchase my first gravel bike. I don't really want to spend 2k but seems like a lot for the money. 12 speed wide range Sram with etap, hyd disc and a 100mm drop post(size XL). Any comments or recommendations accepted.
by geminiblack82
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I love my Haanjo, but I have an opposite build. I have the Carbon Trail model with 11 speed Ultrgra. At that price, you are getting the frame and wheels for like $7-800, which is a great deal. Always easy to buy a carbon or ti frame in the future if you outgrow this one.
Seems like a pretty good deal to me. Etap is something I’ve only read about but supposedly you don’t go back once you’ve gone electronic.. Diamond back is a pretty solid manufacturer as well.
If you have a Costco membership, same exact bike is $1650 before tax via Costco Next. I can’t link it, but if you search Diamondback on Costco the link to Diamondback’s website will come up. I ordered one last week and it’s getting delivered tomorrow. Based on my research, it’s a great price for a bike with this groupset. Even if you have to buy a membership, you’d still save money.