Originally Posted by
JohnUSA
So basically, I’m wondering if it’s worth it to buy the Trek Checkpoint for $1600 or $1700 compared to the Raleigh Willard 4 or Fuji Jari 1.7.
Funny, some people like the big brands, others find you get a better deal with the brands with less cache (Raleigh or Fuji).
I rather like the checkpoint, I like the way it handled with a sheepish head tube angle and long wheelbase. It made the bike nimble and stable at the same time (for a hard core gravel bike, some might even enjoy less nimbleness). Marc's designs with those Raleigh gravel bikes seem to be the perfect compromise and I'm not sure I would change a thing for a gravel bike.