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Marin Four Corners
Really don't like the look of those. Don't actually like many Marins TBH for that reason actually (all IMSO of course).
Also there is an STWer with a nice looking lightly used bike for £800 in Cambridge
Cool. Is it L/XL? I'll have a sniff around the classifieds later.
I've looked into this a lot this year
Loads of things if you're going secondhand, some obvious ones:
Genesis CDF, Kona Rove, Pinnacle Arkose, Specialised Sequoia...
and some (slightly) less obvious:
Surly Straggler, Cotic Escapade, Jamis Renagade
The Marin Gestalt 3 isn't so bad either...
The flip side to that, the Arkose is actually steeper than most CX bikes, more like a road bike with big clearances,
71.5 HTA with 50mm offset, been that way for a few years now. Less steep than most cx bikes, a pretty good trail and weight dist combo for a 32-45mm tyre.
I’m selling my Spesh AWOL Comp (L) which is a great bike if you’re at the more gravel - mtb lite end of the gravel spectrum. Did the dirty reiver on it last year with s-works renegades and it was fast enough for me and really comfy but also did the middle 60 miles of the Jenn Ride route on it one day as well but fitted with 2.0in ground controls for a bit more grip on the gnarlier stuff where it turned out to be surprisingly capable.
I’m not sure spesh really knew how to sell the AWOL and they had a few totally different build options but the 1x11 gravel version is a fantastic bike. I like mine so much I don’t particularly want to sell it even though I’ve had a ti replica custom made to scratch the ti itch.
OP - even a car park test of the Arkose, Boardman and maybe a true CX bike (maybe a cannondale from Evans while you're testing the Arkose) will give you a rough impression of what type of ride you're looking for.
Don't make a blind decision, as they really do vary a lot.
i suspect many folk have not ridden a true CX race bike .....
which is akin to a road bike angles with some 30s/32s on....
being as they evolved for what the every man could do in winter with his road bike i guess.
neverbeentomoab - Member
Calibre dark peak 40mm tyres available in 58cm £549 only mechanical disc though
Had a quick look at this online - looks decent value.
Cheaper than the Boardman - but which has the better kit?