So I learned there's a difference in the geometry between a gravel bike and a xcross bike. And after researching a half dozen different ones the Cannondale Super X Rival 1 seems to be the one for me. It has Sram groupset, hydro disc brakes, wider tires 35mm and it's carbon for weight savings, it checks all the boxes. The only issue is the gearing with a 40T chainring and a 11-28 cassette. I can go to a 11-32 but i have to change the RD from a short cage to a medium cage. I priced the parts at $150 from a online vendor. I'm gonna ask the if they will give me a equal credit if I buy the parts from them and give them the "take offs". After all, this will be the 3rd bike I purchased from them in the past 18 months. I hope to get out the door for under $2000 including the bike, upgrades, pedals and tax.