Hello everyone, I need help. I find myself at a crossroads and have been reading a lot on bike forums to make a decision. Finally, I’ve decided to ask in this forum. I’ve been looking for a gravel bike to get around the city mostly because I use my mountain bike, but I feel that I don’t move fast and end up pedaling a lot without much progress. I was looking for a road bike, but sometimes I have to ride on rocky places, so I decided to look for a gravel bike. Based on what I’ve read, I finally have three options and wanted to ask for your help. I’ve seen many very interesting opinions on the forum, which could help me choose one. The options I’m considering might not meet what I need; honestly, I’m very new to this topic. I didn’t know gravel bikes existed; I only knew about mountain and road bikes. But well, my options are:
1. Trek Checkpoint ALR 5
2. Cannondale Topstone 1
3. Canyon. At this point, I’m unsure because I don’t understand the difference between single and double chainring, but in this brand, I’m interested in the Grail CF SL 7 and the Grail CF SL 8.
I ask for your help and opinions on which bike would be more suitable for me to move around the city about 20 km a day or maybe a bit more, mainly for city use. I thank you in advance for your help, and it’s a pleasure to share ideas with you and appreciate all your comments. Thank you very much. Regards