Originally Posted by
himespau
Are you going to be doing all those types of terrain on a single trip? Seems like you'd be better off with 2 $2500 bikes that are each more specialized to one type of ride than one bike that can do everything (though I get the appeal).
Most likely not, but was looking for something that could handle all of it with maybe just a wheel set change.
Originally Posted by
dgodave
Actually this looks like a great choice. You could just dial in the tires. The bikes seems quite off road capable, and I bet it wouldnt suck on the road if you went with skinnier tires. And it seems to be designed with bikepacking in mind, for what thats worth.
That's why it's on the list and a frontrunner. Thanks!