Originally Posted by Metieval

there are many good carbon choices at 3-5 grand.

Giant Revolt Advanced.
Niner RLT RDO
Cervelo aspergo
Cannondale Topstone Carbon
Canyon Grail
Lauf True grit
GT grade carbon
Norco Search XR
3t Exploro
Open UP

and more....

for straight up distance events, Just riding... I would go with the Cannondale Topstone Carbon.