Hey everyone,

I'm looking into getting a adventure/cyclocross/gravel dropbar bike to serve as my go to for commuting, grocery runs, and the occassional weekend ride. I ride primarily on roads, but it's baltimore so I'll need gravel tires to cope with the numerous potholes and cobbled streets (plus winter riding).

Hoping to get the whole setup in at or under 30 lbs. Any suggestions?

My budget is around $1000 - Here are the specs I'm ideally looking for:

- I'm 6'1", so a large/58-50cm frame
- Rigid steel or aluminum frame so I don't have to worry about knicks from beater bikes. Looking for it to carry me (180lbs) + a rear rack, fenders, and 50-80lbs of groceries.
- drop bars with integrated shifters/brakes (no bar end shifters)
- Shimano tiagra or 105 - I have sora on my current el cheapo bike and I'd really like to step up a level or two
- 2x9-10 to help me with hills while fully loaded
- disc brakes and clearance for 35c or wider knobbly tires for year-round riding
- mounts for racks (at least on the rear)
- Preference for black, dark green, or light bluish grey frame

Bikes I've seen that seem on the right track (would appreciate any input from current owners!):
- Marin Gestalt or Nicasio
- Trek FX4 S (minus the dropbars of course) or Croossrip
- Cannondale Quick
- All City Spacehorse
- Surly Crosscheck

Thanks very much in advance!