I have a 2015 Giant AnyRoad CoMax (photo is old...probably from 2016). I got this particular bike new in January 2015, after my mountain bike got stolen. I wanted a bike that can handle rough roads/gravel and yet be nimble on pavement. At the time, this bike fit the bill. I also bought the Liv Invite for the wife.
I was also looking at the Specialized Diverge and Crux, but since I was buying TWO bikes, they were out of my price range.
So far, I have only needed to change the saddle; got a Specialized 155mm Power Expert. Everything else is stock.
I eventually want to install 40’s on it for full off-road capabilities and get a dedicated road bike like a Roubaix Sport or Defy Advanced...something still within my price range...