REI has
Co-op Cycles ADV 2.2 Gravel Bike (Vapor) on sale for
$958.93. Select Free Store Pickup via Ship-to-Store where stock permits.
Thanks Deal Hunter
Rokket for sharing this deal
Features:
- Aluminum frame and carbon fork balance durability and light weight—durability to handle rough roads and light weight to help you out when they get steep
- 12° flared handlebars gives you a wider and more upright hold
- WTB Nano Comp 700c x 40mm tires are built for speed with an uninterrupted centerline for efficiency on hardpack terrain and staggered outer knobs for chunky climbs and corners
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Personally I'd prefer the GRX400 shifters over the Tiagra, but that's because I like the form better for my hands. I believe mechanically they might be identical.
If it had GRX400 shifters and hydraulic brakes, it would be great for a new bike with decent support from a large retailer like REI.
With Tiagra shifters I bet it will shift great just like with the GRX (the deraileurs are GRX) but stopping consistency might not be ideal. Could be a "non-issue" for most, but after some 1,200+ mi on green/light blue MTB trails on a gravel bike - with a "full" GRX 400 bike, and many 1000s on MTBs, I would not go back to mechanical discs.
"Sure", I know there are hydro-mechanical or great quality mech brakes, but I find the former a "hack" and not a cheap hack at that (but it is convinient) and the latter too expensive (Paul Klamper comes in mind).
Overall, if you don't plan on riding this on steep trails you will do fine: most gravel tires don't have the traction to challenge a well shorted, dual piston mech caliper, so it is not an issue with absolute power, rather modulation and maintainance. And yes, sorry, I would challenge anyone to "show" me how it is easier to setup and MAINTAIN a mech disc brake vs. a hydraulic one from a reputable manucturer...unless you try to do it on the road side w/o a bleeding kit, that ofc is impossible, the hydro set is way more consistent, self centering and all that for way longer. No issues with cable or housing stretching, less issues with sticky pistons and complicated calipers etc.
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This is decent for what it is, but the sale price is more realistic than the MSRP. Biggest downside on this bike is the 10-speed rear derailleur and Tektro mechanical brakes.
I would stretch my budget a few hundred more dollars and be searching for a used bike. There are lots of people who got into cycling during the pandemic and are now desperately unloading nice Checkpoints, Diverges, and Revolts.
Its a solid bike, REI is great for maintenance/help, but the price isn't super-slick.