Thanks all. Appreciate the pragmatic thoughts.
- Between a Spyre-C/105 config and a hydraulic/Tiagra, which would you say is the better way to go? (assuming all else equal/comparable).
- Regarding "cyclocross" frame, my understanding is that the Diverge is considered more relaxed than a true CX bike. Agree? i.e. that the bottom bracket is lower, position more upright? (I'm 50 yrs old with some back issues, so I don't want to be leaning full forward). Between the Diverge, Checkpoint and Domane (or even Norco Search), which one(s) would you say have a more relaxed position?
Any estimates on how much the mech-to-hydraulic conversion would cost? (Assume I do the work myself). I agree with the advice to try the bike for a while before thinking of converting, but just wondering.