Originally Posted by
indyfabz
Don't know what gave you that idea re: bikes and bike technology. I have two, A road bike and a Surly LHT. Road rides, commuting/errands and fully loaded touring both on and off pavement. When I read the term "plus bike" I thought it was something Amy Schumer rides.
That is funny. You ride your LHT off pavement? See? I learned something from you right there. I didn't know the LHT was an off pavement bike. My plus bike is a Trek 1120, so it's not in the OP's price range, but maybe the Surly ECR in 29+ or 27.5+ would be the answer. I have to say that when the road is muddy, sketchy (fist-sized) or loose gravel, washboard or otherwise "non-greenway", my plus bike is a great non-suspension solution. I'm thinking about the Great Divide (at an old guy's touring pace) on that one.