Sorry if this has been asked before but I need some input before I buy. I just got back into cycling after more than 15 away (alway been a MB kinda guy) and really enjoyed the open roads last summer. I ride 90% road and the other 10% on old railway tracks converted in to tight gravel bike/hiking trails.

I was leaning towards the 2020 Domane SL5 but the folks at the LBS are really pushing me toward the checkpoint stating the Domane should not be taken on gravel at all and that the frames finish would be ruined. I heard this from multiple employees. Is this true? how would the Checkpoint ride on the roads? I really just want a comfortable bike for long rides and the odd tight gravel ride.

Any advice would be appreciated before I buy next spring.