Originally Posted by tFUnK

I picked up a full-suspension MTB (30lbs, with 2.2" tires) because some of the trails I ride were just a bit much for my cx/gravel bike (22lbs; with 40mm tires). It's certainly doable on the gravel bike, but I don't even have to think about my line on a full-suspension MTB. So then I tried riding my MTB to the trailhead, and even a short 4-mile ride to the trail seemed really slow. I'm not sure if a happy medium exists but that got me thinking about building up a drop bar MTB as a fun project. Agree with others that the market for such an offering might be extremely small.