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I've been confused for this whole thread because I thought you wanted an adventure bike with clearance for 28s...what you really want is an adventure bike and then something comfortable but racey for the TABR, correct?
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He doesn't want an adventure bike; he's just got a Tripster AT.
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I'm getting both. Initially I was looking for one bike - like a Synapse - a race bike to replace the 4S. Since they're warrantying the 4S with the Tripster I don't need a crazy clearance, winter trainer with mudguard - that is now the Tripster. I do still need a race bike though which can get away with smaller clearances but needs to be better fitting, cope with the framebag, etc.
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A stem close to parallel with the ground or slightly tilted up is best for my application. Yeah for a race bike, unless I run out of time, I'll be looking for something faster than this adventure bike. I don't need an adventure bike for TABR, just a road bike with 28mm clearance, room for my framebag and my aerobars, Di2.
The Tripster is technically cheaper for me since it's free due to warranty and replacing a frame that was cheaper when I bought it. I've been without my bike for 3 months though so 'nothing is free'. :S