Originally Posted by
ksryder
Get the diverge.
Originally Posted by
bjn74
The 2020 models are a bit cheaper too. $2800 vs $3000 for the 105 equipped model.
To expand on this a bit:
Gravel bikes are trending right now because they're versatile, so really any of these bikes will do what you want and, unless you're racing at like a Cat 2 or 3 level will be fine for fast road riding if you slap on some road tires.
(Actually I know a fellow who used to crush the local crits and some longer road races on a Crux. But he's also probably going to be on the 2020 Olympic team so that's kind of an outlier as far as data points go.)
Anyway, any of those bikes will be up to the task and are all reputable and quality brands so just get the one that speaks to you.
Finally, I'm not exactly a Specialized fanboy but I have to admit they make quality stuff and I have not met a single person who has a Diverge who has anything bad to say about it. My local LBS is a Specialized dealer so I see a LOT of Diverges on the roads around here.