Originally Posted by
Jeff Neese
Another few hundred would get you into a steel frame - I'm thinking in particular the Surly Straggler. No hydraulics but hopefully that isn't a must-have.
Why not recommend down tube shifters and rim brakes while you’re at it?
For the OP, make sure you follow Canyon’s sizing recommendations, they size their bikes weird. I bought a new Canyon Grail a few years ago and it’s been a fine bike.