Originally Posted by
Metieval
Giant Revolt Advanced.
Niner RLT RDO
Cervelo aspergo
Cannondale Topstone Carbon
Canyon Grail
Lauf True grit
GT grade carbon
Norco Search XR
3t Exploro
Open UP
there are many great choices for a really nice gravel bike these days, and this list is a good starting point. I have owned the Lauf True Grit since it came
out over two years ago and I still love it. I have over 10,000 miles on the bike, including 2 DK200’s. The front fork is really nice - you don’t notice it like a true suspension fork (like a fox), but it definitely takes the edge off of the rough stuff, especially on long rides. Late last Summer I upgraded the drive train to the SRAM AXS Mullet build, with AXS Force 1x in the front and AXS Eagle 10-50 in the rear. I did a 100 mile event with the new setup in the Fall and love the range of the gearing (I had SRAM 2x11 on it previously).
that said, I am sure I would be happy on any of the bikes listed above. Although, I would probably still want a Lauf fork if the geometry accepted it.