Originally Posted by ridethetown

So, in bringing this decision near its (il)logical conclusion [drum roll, please] - I'm close to settling on an option that brings neither CF nor hydraulics: The All City Space Horse.

I haven't pulled the trigger yet, but like what I see so far - i.e., durable frame, functional and extremely upgradeable components, and plenty of room in the budget for all the necessary tweaks and add-ons. The main driving factor here is economics - at $1500 complete, I can add a set of 650b wheels, 650x47 knobbies, buy pedals, swap out bars and saddle, install the TRP HY/RD conversion, dropper post, and still have some cash left over for lunch.