Considering a new hybrid bike and the Roadlite seems to tick all the boxes. It seems the hybrid market is evolving, component choices trending toward the lower end, 1x drivetrains creeping in... But the current Roadlite 6 seems to be exactly what I'm looking for: Aluminum frame/carbon fork, 105 groupset. $1100.
Will be using this bike primarily to take along as we tour the country with our travel trailer. Already have a nice carbon/Ultegra roadbike ("endurance" Spec Roubaix) and a mid/low end hardtail MTN bike. Riding will be mostly pavement, but some dirt/gravel capability is desired. We usually take the mountain bikes but they are heavy and sometimes a nice fast ride is appreciated. Not wanting to haul four bikes around, so thinking the hybrid idea would be the ideal solution. The other thought is with the hybrid, no need to get all kitted up, would use flat pedals,could just jump on and ride. Also, not wanting something terribly expensive that will travel on the back of the trailer in the dust and rain and possible exposure to theft...
So anyway ...Some discussion about the geometry of the Roadlite. I don't really how to interpret stack/reach numbers, but the Roadlite could be described as agressive. But what does that mean? Not easy to test drive one of these... How would it compare to the Roubaix? No idea about a flat bar bike...
Thanks for the thoughts.