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In the same situation as you. Was head over heals for the Grail as I really like the spec, but I can't get it on the current cycle to work scheme.
So the closest I've come is the Vitus Energie.
Anyone tried this bike? Although its CX, it has good clearance and I like the aggressive geometry.
delidigs-
Interesting, and very helpful!
That seems like a mad bargain (both the entry level one and the full carbon frame with Rival).
However, it doesn't look like it comes with a 3rd bottle cage. Is that right?
Not necessarily a deal breaker (I'd rather have mudguard mounts than a 3rd bottle cage), but then the Arkose does seem to have it all .....
yoshy
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Thinking about dipping my toes into the world of adventure bikes. I'd like to do some more offroad stuff, and potentially endurance events like the transatlantic way and GBDuro in the future.
I've been looking at the Canyon Grail AL, and the forum favourite - Pinnacle Arkose. There doesn't seem to be a ton between them to choose from.
I've never ridden SRAM or 1x, but I think that'd be better than Shimano 2 x for the kind of thing I want to do, right? I'm also thinking that in the future it'd be nice to put a dynamo on it to power all the things ...
Currently comparing:
Arkose X (650b, 10.1 KG, threaded BB, definitely has dynamo routing on the fork, but seems to only be available in a gross colour)
Grail AL 7.0 SL (700c, 9.4 kg, press fit BB, not sure about fitting a dynamo but have asked Canyon)
Is there anything I've missed to help me choose between them? Right now I'm leaning toward the Canyon, but am hesitating on the possibility of installing a dynamo in the future.