[MENTION=107539]general[/MENTION]Geoff [MENTION=435941]Sully151[/MENTION] [MENTION=336803]Planemaker[/MENTION] all lustworthy bikes. Did all of you customize? That's another part of this process I'm excited about and curious how much of a difference it makes. It seems like whenever you get a new bike of any kind, it requires a bit of tinkering to get it set to your liking, and even then you may not be able to get the exact feel you want. The comfort of a custom fit combined with how it translates into power efficiency really gets me drooling. It seems like the ultimate way to maximize your potential as a rider.

[MENTION=107539]general[/MENTION]Geoff I glanced at the Cooper CX as well when browsing the Lynsky site, and have many times wondered if going with more of a cross bike would be the way to go. I hear they make fantastic commuters and once the commute is over, the fun really begins. I always go back to gravel though, mainly bc A. I don't race (or at least I never have thus far) and B. I do tend to go for some extended all day rides which makes the endurance geometry of gravel bikes preferable, not to mention the larger, more road ready chainrings that come on them- god forbid I give up any noticeable road speed! Yours certainly looks adventure ready, do you race on it as well?

[MENTION=435941]Sully151[/MENTION] I think I remember seeing that Why on some countdown and it actually winning best gravel bike by the reviewers standards. Can't remember who was doing the countdown haha, but I think you're definitely honing in on a beastly option there.

[MENTION=392125]79pmooney[/MENTION] thank you for illucidating that point about Ti. Totally agree.