I am looking to buy a cross/gravel bike for our hardpacked dirt and gravel roads. There are near endless miles of these up here. My question is what kind of geo is best, general use tire width, and just a better understanding of what makes a good bike. I am looking to spend $2,500 or less and was hoping to snag a leftover. some of the roads will include paved roads but some of the gravel/hardpack are fire roads. Scott also recommended the New Cannondale Slate but just not sure about the fork and the 650b config.
One bike that caught my eye was this Ridley on BC. With AJ rebate, it will come in under budget.
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/r...kbGV5IFgtVHJhaWwgQ29tcGxldGUgQmlrZXM6MToxOg==
EDIT- I should have used "adventure bike" in the title as I think that's probably more of what I want
One bike that caught my eye was this Ridley on BC. With AJ rebate, it will come in under budget.
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/r...kbGV5IFgtVHJhaWwgQ29tcGxldGUgQmlrZXM6MToxOg==
EDIT- I should have used "adventure bike" in the title as I think that's probably more of what I want
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