Please consider mount points for fenders and racks etc., if you hadn't thought about that much. My friend bought a Giant all-road bike and didn't, now she is stuck with a seat-post rack when she wants to haul gear, and no fender mounts.
So if these things might matter to you in the long run, look at something like the Salsa Journeyman, it's a really nice all-things bike.
AlanEsh wrote:Please consider mount points for fenders and racks etc., if you hadn't thought about that much. My friend bought a Giant all-road bike and didn't, now she is stuck with a seat-post rack when she wants to haul gear, and no fender mounts.
So if these things might matter to you in the long run, look at something like the Salsa Journeyman, it's a really nice all-things bike.
Thanks! I've already looked into mounts and both bikes have exactly what I need. The Giant Revolt Advanced just has them hidden under some rubber caps, and its sufficient for what I'm looking to do. The Checkpoint has a crap-load of mounting spots.
I'm not sure about the checkpoint being way towards bikepacking, yes it has mounting points but I was told it is more endurance type riding. Either way I use it for road to and gravel rides and it rocks. I have the rear wheel all the way forward and probably won't change that: don't want slower handling.
I put a priority on Agility and Acceleration, so I went for a modern Cross bike (long top tube, short stem, short chain stays, cush ride, and 40mm tires). I'm on a Canyon Inflite. The Canyon Grail is similar, but more relaxed and has more mount points.
Last time I looked, they didn't even carry my bike with 2x. I wouldn't do without it because I'm cadence sensitive. Yes, you specifically would regret having 1x. But, you are not doing long mountain climbs, probably don't need ultra low gearing, and the top end (small cogs) of 11spd cassette can be pretty tightly spaced if you don't need mega range. If you have a choice get 2x.
