Diverge STR or Revolt X Advanced pro 1
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Diverge STR or Revolt X Advanced pro 1
Diverge STR or Revolt X Advanced pro 1. What would you get. Both similarly priced.
The Diverge STR has Shimano GRX RX820 and the gimmicky suspension. The Revolt X has sram rival. The Diverge with sram rival costs 2.5K more.
The Diverge STR has Shimano GRX RX820 and the gimmicky suspension. The Revolt X has sram rival. The Diverge with sram rival costs 2.5K more.
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You were unwilling to throw away a partial roll of $20 tubeless tape even though you dislike it.
Based on that, I would say the less expensive bike is best for you.
Based on that, I would say the less expensive bike is best for you.
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But it wasn’t just a single roll. I have several Muc off in diff widths.
I also loaned my buddy my carbon Giant bike and never saw it again. That was a year ago. So no, I’m not as cheapo as I make it out to be. Use that as an excuse to shop another one.
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I assume the Diverge has a strike against it in your eyes. So Revolt for you.
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Why are those your only 2 options?
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If it were me, that person would no longer be someone I would refer to as a "buddy". Maybe I'm being too sensitive.
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I understand about color.
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If you are determined to buy from your LBS, I understand the limitation. That said, I would be inclined to venture further if it meant finding what I really wanted. YMMV.
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Yes I totally understand and I’m sure the majority of members would do the same. I just left a shop and the employees didn’t recommend either one. However they were quite enthusiastic about the bikes in stock, citing those two are far too heavy for asphalt.
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It is a common tendency of retailers to push what they have on hand, which sometimes includes knocking down the products of their competitors. Did they have any bikes that excited you?
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