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Salsa Mukluk – Carbon$2,999.9797/100BikeRide Score? -
#2 Priority 600X Adventure$3,500.0097/100BikeRide Score?
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#3 State Bicycle Co. 4130 All-Road$899.9995/100BikeRide Score?
18 reasons to buy
- Some riders feel that the 4130 All-Road is a great climber.
- Riders reported a responsive and agile ride upon the 4130 All-Road.
3 reasons not to buy
- A number of riders felt that the 4130 All-Road’s mechanical brakes were underpowered.
- Due to the weight of its steel frame, some reviewers sought lower gearing for the 4130 All-Road.
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#4 Surly Ice Cream Truck$2,231.5595/100BikeRide Score?
19 reasons to buy
- A clutched rear derailleur eliminated chain-slap.
- Absolute monster tire clearance allows for 5” tires!
3 reasons not to buy
- One expert found the rear through-axle to be somewhat ‘clunky’.
- It’s heavy. For fatbike or snow-racing, a weight-loss regimen was recommended.
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#5 Charge XC$1,999.0092/100BikeRide Score?
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#6 Priority 600$2,399.0090/100BikeRide Score?
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#7 Marin Four Corners$1,078.9488/100BikeRide Score?
11 reasons to buy
- The heavy steel frame soaks up road vibrations and small debris even without suspension.
- Stock Tektro mechanical disc brakes provide predictable stopping power for this heavy hybrid.
4 reasons not to buy
- The road speed won’t satisfy a cyclist looking for a racy feeling.
- A few testers thought the Shimano Sora shifting was clunky under power.
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#8 Ribble CGR AL$1,030.5588/100BikeRide Score?
13 reasons to buy
- The price is affordable for such a versatile machine.
- The carbon fork dampens vibrations felt over rough roads.
4 reasons not to buy
- Testers found the bike twitchy maneuvering on singletrack terrain.
- The aluminum frame is not as subtle or light as versions of the CGR constructed of carbon or titanium.
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#9 Diamondback Haanjo 4$2,200.0088/100BikeRide Score?
10 reasons to buy
- There are mounts for fenders on the bike.
- The sealed threaded bottom bracket is easy to maintain.
2 reasons not to buy
- Riders looking for an aggressive gravel bike will find the stem is short on the bike. For a racier riding position, testers suggest swapping the stem for a longer one.
- One user found customer service was difficult to deal with when their bike arrived damaged.
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#10 Priority Apollo$1,899.0088/100BikeRide Score?
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#11 Salsa Journeyer$749.9988/100BikeRide Score?
14 reasons to buy
- Salsa includes internal cable routing for a dropper post.
- Experts appreciate the smooth, planted feel while descending.
10 reasons not to buy
- Several reviewers mention that the sizes run small.
- One user complains that the lowest gear on the Advent build isn’t low enough.
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#12 Salsa Cutthroat$3,324.0588/100BikeRide Score?
13 reasons to buy
- Experts appreciate the bike’s ultra-endurance-friendly geometry.
- The Cutthroat’s carbon frame has routing for a dropper seatpost.
2 reasons not to buy
- Experts critique the BB92 press-fit bottom bracket which has a tendency to creak. They would prefer to see a threaded bottom bracket.
- Several owners feel the Cutthroat C GRX 600 1x11-speed drivetrain has inadequate gearing range.
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#13 Marin DSX 2$1,289.0087/100BikeRide Score?
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#14 All-City Gorilla Monsoon$1,495.0087/100BikeRide Score?
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#15 Surly Bridge Club$1,376.5587/100BikeRide Score?
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#16 Co-op Cycles ADV 2.1$1,299.008524 reviews
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#17 VAAST A/1$1,979.998412 reviews
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#18 Marin Nicasio$899.008313 reviews
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#19 Cannondale CAADX$1,850.008316 reviews
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#20 Co-op Cycles ADV 2.2$1,599.008318 reviews
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#21 Specialized Diverge$1,200.00837 reviews
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#22 Specialized Allez$999.99827 reviews
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#23 Bombtrack Audax$1,380.00824 reviews
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#24 Salsa Marrakesh$1,946.558217 reviews
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#25 Co-op Cycles ADV 1.1$1,699.008129 reviews
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#26 Fuji Sportif$1,499.00801 reviews
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#27 Co-op Cycles ADV 3.1$1,699.007921 reviews
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#28 Marin Pine Mountain$1,399.007827 reviews
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#29 Fuji Jari$999.99785 reviews
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#30 Surly Disc Trucker$1,899.057810 reviews
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#31 Mongoose Elroy$449.397856 reviews
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#32 Marin Gestalt$649.947711 reviews
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#33 All-City Cosmic Stallion$3,799.00751 reviews
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#34 Surly Midnight Special$2,231.55751 reviews
34 Best Bikes
- Based on reviews from 57 experts and 651 users
- Learn how the BikeRide Score works
- Updated September 2023
