Originally Posted by
Happy Feet
But if one needs the fastest CF 1x product then yes, they are a little expensive.
An example of a the type of base bike that would be an all rounder I think is the Surly Crosscheck:
https://surlybikes.com/bikes/cross_check
Sold the road bike. Mt bike currently fs.
Did exactly that. Found one that had 300 commuter miles. Mechanic owned. Cheap. Done! Been on rides ranging from road, trails, and in between. So far, so good....