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Buy the cgr sl.
Then send me a review ;)
It's only just hit the shop floor, could be a little while before any proper reviews are done, soon hopefully. On paper it's ticking light road bike that can take panniers/guards and go off-road.
edit: Ribble are at the London Bike Show at the end of March, if you can wait that long. Does mention testing https://www.facebook.com/events/506981529709522/
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I'm no expert but if you're looking at £2k bikes then the Arkose isn't expensive enough. ;)
I also wouldn't recommend a carbon frame for loaded weekend expeditions.
When researching my next bike (also something 'gravelly') I checked out the Whyte's, and the new Cannondale Topstone which I was very keen on (but won't be made for my XS stature).
Or you could always go for one of the new Arkoses and upgrade the wheels, buy all the bikepacking stuff you (don't) need, etc. -
Fairlight Secan? Bit spenny but gets very positive reviews
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Hi guys,
I need the help of the hive mind!
I'm looking to jump -late- on the gravel bike bandwagon!
I've looked at the thread and I guess I should get an arkose...
But is there any other options?
Program is offroad weekend expeditions, epping forest fun, some canal rides and long commutes every now and then.
While keeping some road riding abilities I really want to have the best offroad handling possible. I was looking at the marin gestalt x11 or the ribble cgr sl.
Any tips?