I could use some help trying to decide between a few bikes:\n\nRaleighTamland 105\nJamis Exploit (new bike, see my previous. post for specs)\nNiiner Steel 105\n\nBut I've also been looking (online) at the Kona Roadhouse. \n\nAny advice, gravel gurus?
The new Kona Roadhouse is sort of half-way between a gravel bike and a road bike. Has all the clearance needed for gravel tires (even comes with 30c). But the geometry is more aggressive than other gravel grinders, and not in the way of a cyclocross bike. Body positioning more over the BB and handlebars, more sharp on angles, shorter WB, bot NOT a higher BB.
The Niner is a bit more of a cyclocross bike, but the Jamis & Raleigh are both steeds bred more for just gravel grinding.
