As a confirmed C'Dale addict I'd say that they would make good road or gravel grinder bicycle. As I understand their geometry they are fairly close to the road lines, if not the same. At that price and considering it is Ultegra equipped it is a real steal. Disks aren't my cup of tea but they are more and more popular so this is a plus for many of you, at that price they are almost a freebee(sp). Just a change of tires for each riders preferences seems to be all the CAADX needs, to me. One of the canti brake equipped models would be my choice.
Bill
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