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[Closed] A choice of 2... help me out please!

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Evening...

I have been on a fairly extensive search and test ride of some gravel bikes and I think (probably) I am at the final hurdle before pulling the trigger.
Which to choose however...

Forme monsal 2 (upgrade the wheels to hope25)
Cotic Escapade platinum build....

What would you do?


 
Posted : 07/11/2019 5:56 pm
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I'd get the new Sonder Camino v3 with GRX build and then upgrade the wheels

https://www.alpkit.com/sonder/bikes/sonder-camino-al- [v3]-grx1


 
Posted : 07/11/2019 6:19 pm
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That’s not on the list, besides rode the Ti and didn’t like it


 
Posted : 07/11/2019 6:32 pm
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I have absolutely no clue but assuming Cotic because STW? 😉

What is your spec priority?


 
Posted : 07/11/2019 6:36 pm
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My priority is something to ride on and off-road, comfortably that isn’t one of my mountain bikes. Bike packing etc etc....


 
Posted : 07/11/2019 6:55 pm
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Spec wise I’m happy with 1x and 105/SRAM equivalents


 
Posted : 07/11/2019 6:57 pm
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Escapade for me (despite the headtube being too long, but that's just my personal preference). It has a BSA BB rather than pressfit (big plus in my book). The Cotic also has marginally more clearance.

The Monsal has a nice looking frame, but that gloss mercury on the Escapade looks lovely!


 
Posted : 07/11/2019 7:21 pm
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@dmck16 I have one of their last mercury frames on hold till tomorrow.... tonight is going to be a long night!


 
Posted : 07/11/2019 7:39 pm

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