Originally Posted by
ridethecliche
It's been 12 years and two back surgeries since I bought the CAAD9. I have no delusion that I'm going to race again. I'd rather get something more forgiving at this point so I don't dread getting on the bike.
In that case, look at one of the new gravel bike offerings. They are working in suspension systems and other tech to really make the ride more comfortable. It's to the point that I even saw one person comment that the bike industry is basically re-defining the XC industry.