Too aggressive for normal gravel rides? I think it's still good value and should be all-around performer if you swap the Sendero knobbies for something like the Byways.
To me it seems to good option against the alloy Kona Rove NRB and Cannondale Topstone. Also very similar to more rare Rocky Mountain Solo which also has a 650b+dropper model.
Iwas looking at the nukeproof digger pro comp as a second gravel,it looks like a good deal with SRAM Rival parts. I like the look of it and it has the 650b wheel is want i like. I'm also looking at some of the gravel bike on the planet x web site has some great bikes,with real good parts to boot.
If you read the Chain Reaction website, one customer claims the lower end Apex build to be 10.3kg. The Rival build is claimed at 9.7kg. 600g is pretty big difference considering the Rival build adds a dropper post which should have added 400g. If the 9.7kg is true, that's pretty good weight for alloy bike with a dropper post.
Also tire clearance per Bikerumor article is 700 x 45c, 27.5 x 2.3", and 29 x 2.1". Still seems odd as 700 and 29 are the same diameter, but 45mm < 2.1".
I think the bike is very new with still limited availability and size right now. Hope to see more reviews soon.
