Originally Posted by
Chziime
With all these choices and low/no stock, at this point, how would I choose between these sub-$2000 options... Surly Ogre, Diverge Comp E5 EVO, Sirrus X 5.0, etc?
I gave you a perfectly executable plan that will yield an improved bike. Replace/upgrade the existing frame with: air suspension fork, new wheels, and better tires. With a bit left over for unknowns. Why not move out on that immediately? You want to spend more but not get more in return?