Originally Posted by
Elvo
Poseidon Redwood, State Allroad
I came here to make this recommendation. If it is really a part time bike, the Redwood seems like a good choice. A friend of mine picked up a Framed Basswood with an aluminum frame (it's not showing up on their website right now, so not in stock) that has been really good for him. A little heavy, but we've ridden a number of longer gravel rides on it. I think he paid right around $1000 for it.