chrisatl

I am buying my first gravel bike. I can get a great deal on a new 2017 Diamondback Haanjo Comp Carbon for $1,750. It has Shimano 105 for the drivetrain and TRP Spyre brakes. Or for $450 more, I can get the Trail Carbon with a Shimano Ultegra components and Shimano BR-RS685 brakes Oh, it's half pound lighter too.

Other than that, they are identical. I'm thinking that I'll ride the Comp and then upgrade the components when they wear out but wanted to get some outside thoughts on this. Should I pop for the Trail? Or is there a comparable bike out there (carbon, Ultregra, etc) for $2,100 from a different company that I should consider?

Thanks for the help...

NoGears

To be honest I'd probably just save money and grab the Haanjo Trail aluminum for $1400. Maybe spend the money you saved on a nice wheel set or cycling trip somewhere.

Marcus_Ti

Hydraulic brakes=worth it. IMHO.

leftthread

I've been looking and reading about the Haanjo Trail aluminum. Wish it was available locally to look at in person.

DTG

I vote Trail Carbon all the way. You get a great price on it so to me it's a given.

WhyFi

Competitive still has the Shimano hydro upgrade kit (RS505 levers and I forget which calipers) for less than $250. I bought that and dumped off the 105 levers/TRP calipers for $100 - great upgrade for only $150 if you go the Comp route.

Donto

I just bought the Comp at 365cycles for $1650.50, will be here Monday. With the ~ $400 savings over the Trail model ($2036.35) I was going to pick up some TRP RD/HY calipers on sale and call it a day. Wished it came with 650b but will be looking out for a cheap set in the future.

I have the 6800 on my tribike, I rode a friends 5800 RB, shifted the same to me. I figure 5800 is fine for this bike.

Donto

WhyFi, have a link? I cannot find this deal. Were you referencing competitivecyclist?

Donto

OP I replied to your post but for some reason it said the mod's have to approve it. I found the Comp $80 cheaper. Hopefully it show...

WhyFi

Yup - https://www.competitivecyclist.com/s...e-calipers-set

chrisatl

Thanks for the advice to all. I think the general recommendation is to buy the Comp and then upgrade as I find good deals. Donjo, it's interesting that 365 Cycles is selling the Comp Carbon at $1650 on their website. They are selling the same bike (I think-- haven't checked the specs completely) for $2,200 on Amazon. It does pay to shop around.

Another alternative I'm considering is the GT Grade Ultegra bike on Competitive Cycles for about the same price as the Trail Carbon. It's a very nice bike and has awesome reviews too.

Thanks again...

Donto

Thanks man!

BigPoser

I just picked up a GT Grade Ultegra and it's an amazing machine. Put some 36c Clement MSO's on it and it's super fun. I'll be changing the bars out though, but it rides great and is very comfortable.

zaxmalloy

Since the Haanjo Trail and Carbon are so close in price - any thoughts on which one might be the more versatile package? Thinking paved commuting as well gravel trails though no hardcore singletrack/technical...

Spoonrobot 

The one that isn't 1x

Donto

Haanjo Aluminum Trail vs Carbon what? The EXP, Comp, Trail? I bought the Carbon Comp model (see above post) for the same basic reasons you listed. If I want to do some more soft soil trail riding here in FL (I sure will!) I'll likely have to get some 650b and 2" tires.

zaxmalloy

You're right - wasn't as specific as I needed to be. The comparison I ran on the DB site was
Haanjo EXP Carbon vs Haanjo Trail vs Haanjo Comp...so maybe need to refine that...

Hisamatsu

Love my Haanjo Trail Carbon. Only bummer is that the weight limit for panniers is 25lbs on carbon frame. I bet it could support more, but DB is being conservative.