• Hi guys, not sure if this is the right thread for it but decided to post it here instead. Was hoping you can help me out with choosing a frame. More and more, I've been travelling outside London/UK with my road bike in tow but most of the paths I encounter are off road track so I think it's better if I just get one of these gravel frames. My road bike can only handle a max 28c tyre and its already tight at this point.

    Steel or titanium would be preferred. Able to run 650b is a massive plus, would like to try disc brake. Thru axles would be nice. Fenders.
    Here's a list of frames I've been looking at (budget is roughly 1500,can go higher for the right frame)

    1. Mason bokeh - that price and aluminum kind of puts me off unless somebody can vouch for it.
    2. Soma wolverine - sizing is really wierd on these frames. Top tube is really long even on the smallest size.
    3. Kona Roadhouse - I was told it can only fit a 28c with mudguards. Shame as it looks really good.
    4. Ritchey Swiss cross disc - looks really good this.
    5. Niner rlt Steel - pf30 puts me off this frame.
    6. Custom? Never really thought about going custom as I don't have the patience to wait for 3-5 months.
    7. Any other frames in mind?

    I apologize of this is the wrong place to ask, was debating whether is hold post this on recommend me a road bike.

    Thanks!

  • Had a look at that one and it looked good for my needs, but then lynskey gr250 is about to get stocked at fatbirds.co.uk and was told to wait to see how they are. Cdf Ti looks great as well. Just can't decide at the moment, too many choices but no way to try them out for a demo ride..

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