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https://www.diamondback.com/road-bik...o-7c-carbon-41
$2160 thru the free corporate discount site.
full carbon frame and fork, Ultegra shifting, quality Praxis crank with good chainring sizing, good hydraulic brakes, great cockpit components, and nice thruaxle wheelset with butted spokes. 42mm tires fits fine.

https://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/renegadeexpert.html
$2600
full carbon frame and fork, 105 drivetrain, thru axle, great cockpit components, and 40mm tires fit fine.


The Specialized Carbon Diverge Sport is perfectly fine. Uninspiring to me, but fine.
The Giant Revolt Advance 2 doesnt quite live up to its name of being revolting, but it wouldnt be something I consider. 1- just dont get excited about Giant as a brand. 2- the inhouse hydraulic system is a solution that may work great, but is just extra steps and clutter compared to direct hydraulic braking. 3- I dislike anything proprietary and Giant is one of the kings of proprietary for the sake of it. A D shaped seatpost?...no thanks. A box bolted to the stem to give hydraulic braking?...no thanks.

$3K can get a lot of bike when it isnt something watered down from the big3. It can get even more bike when the frame can be made with quality steel.
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