Darylb23

No doubt! Actually all of my previous road bikes were steel. I certainly have no aversion to a steel bike but what I learned today is there are very few actual physical bikes of any material to put your hands on. I called and drove around some today and I saw and heard of maybe 4 gravel bikes in stock around here. I haven't checked everywhere yet but same story everywhere. they can't get them.

Of all the bikes from today, the only one near my size was a BMC. I'm assuming that is what we mean by higher end aluminum because it was quite nice. Runs $2600 with Apex so definitely not budget aluminum. If I can't find something else to look at, I will consider it for sure. I have no doubt it is a quality bike, just would prefer to have options.