I want to buy my first Fancy Bike

why gravel

• stable + balanced geometry
  • not too roady, not too city
• wide tires
  • more comfort + traction, confidence riding
• mounts for bags and cages
  • top tube: put your phone
  • back rack: supermarket, touring
  • front rack: bikepacking

trek guide: https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en_CA/gravel-bike-buyers-guide/#marquee_GravelGuide23_GravelBikes

• things to focus on
  • disc brakes, hydraulic is better
  • drop vs handlebars
• things to not focus on
  • pedals: clip vs normal
  • road bikes, specially "too" light
  • mountain bikes, not the best "only bike to have" unless you're clear it's the only thing you'll be doing
  • carbon

FAQ:

• Carbon vs Alu? Go with Alu
• Which pedals? Clipless? No clip, normal
• How many speeds? 10-11 ideally
• Two rings at front? useful for competitions, not necessary

bikes to look at:

• topstone: https://www.cannondale.com/en-ca/bikes/road/gravel/topstone-alloy
• grizl: https://www.canyon.com/en-ca/gravel-bikes/adventure/grizl/al/
• norco: https://www.norco.com/bikes/road/gravel/
• surly: https://surlybikes.com/bikes/straggler

commuter highlight:

• trek district: https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en_CA/district/

  • review: https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a38335471/tested-trek-district-4-stagger-commuter/

• lock: https://thebestbikelock.com/best-u-lock/

• helmet: mips