Originally Posted by
Wspsux
I've been off the forums for...well...idk years... so this might be an outdated recommendation. How about a Salsa Vaya. I'm a southern VT rider and haven't found any gravel/trails it cant handle yet. Not the most spritely on the road though. In fact I may move on from it for that reason, however in the 7 years I've been abusing it, this bike hasn't left me stranded yet. Bike will go fast but it is not fast.
I considered the Vaya, but it has quite low tire clearances. 700c x 38 and 650b x 45.
One interesting, and very affordable option is the Sonder Camino Al. Aluminium frame and carbon fork, 700c x 50 and 650b x 2.1" clearances, $360.