Originally Posted by
dashelter
What about Cannondale and other Specialized bikes?
Any specific models with hydraulic disc brakes and the bigger tires?
Cannondale's copy/version of the Roll is the Adventure, similar but maybe a bit heavier and some silly features but also a dynamo which is super awesome especially for commuting. I would probably stick with the Roll but the C'dale for the dynamo is nice but you can add it to any bike but getting it from the factory is usually cheaper. In terms of other Specialized bikes the Sirrus X is probably the closest and still a touch far. Otherwise you are looking at mountain bikes (or bikes that are designed to look like them) and road and gravel stuff. If you want electric then the Como would be a really great choice. I personally love the older version of the Como but the new one is still quite nice but a tiny bit heavier.
I think pretty much all of the Specialized flat bar disc brake bikes are hydraulic at this point except maybe the absolute bottom end stuff. Hydro discs are pretty low cost and easy to spec. Even the bottom end of Shimano's hydro brakes are decent enough.
In terms of the faux brands of BD I wouldn't really recommend anything from them. The fake sales and names bought to give faux prestige kind of kill it for me. Plus you don't get a chance to test ride anything so that sucks. However if that is somehow the only option for you they aren't great bikes but they sometimes have a mix of decent components here and there so I guess but I would want to make sure I knew how to assemble and maintain the bike if that was my only option because obviously a shop is going to be a very long distance away.