Road frame advice needed
 

So I got a cheap frame and learned how to upgrade it all. The time has come where I want to upgrade the frame and move everything over.

With a budget of $600, I am looking for an aluminum frame (internal cabling preferred) that has disk brake mounts. (Size 53-54 if that matters). 700c wheels.

Would anybody have any suggestions on what I should look for?

I do mainly road, but plan on some gravel/minor off road stuff in the future. Nothing too crazy.

Paint does not matter.

I don't keep abreast of frameset availability and pricing enough to have a recommendation for you, but you'll want to specify what kind of tire clearance you want (I would assume something in the neighborhood of 32mm for occasional, hard-packed gravel) and whether or not you have a post mount or flat mount caliper preference/need. Also, geometry - most frames with the type of tire clearance mentioned will have somewhat slack/endurance geometry - if you want something with more aggressive positioning, let us know, but your choices will diminish.

- You are correct for the clearance - somewhere in the 30-32mm range, give or take.
- Post caliper mount is preferred, though I am willing to have a flat mount and just use an adapter. -
- Endurance for sure. It is what I have currently and I enjoy it.