Hi All! As the title says, I’m doing a 24hr/240 mile gravel bike race…The DAMn. Day Across Minnesota in August. I’ve done 3 Ironman, mountain and fat bike races. Looking for the most value bike let’s say around $1500 or less. See this website ( Bikesdirect.com ). Save up to 60% off BIKESHOP QUALITY…

I rode the DaMN last year. The main thing I would look for if I were you would be clearance for at least 42’s. If you already have one a hardtail mtb with the addition of aero bars would be a good choice. 2nd place last year rode just that.

I love my Salsa Warbird 105 gravel bike.

Some info around that price point here: Need help choosing a gravel bike

I would make sure to get a gravel bike that takes 650B wheels

I would say what ever bike has room for decent tire width and is the most comfortable. 24 hrs is a long time on the bike. comfort will trump everything else.

I’m really bad at trying to recommend a bike at a certain price point – but I’ll give you some general info from my POV on gravel bikes, in case it helps. Currently – my gravel bike is a Norco Search Carbon Ultegra, and I love it. It has clearance for 38mm tires. And I use 35mm Schwalbe G-One tir…

I’m not doing DAMn this year. Too many other races. Next year I’ll be doing it on my Kona Rove NRB. I originally bought it with this event in mind. 650b alloy. Perfect for DAMn I think.

I narrowed down my bike choices this year to a Specialized roubaix elite carbon 105 and a specialized diverge comp carbon 105 as the geometry’s both seem to be endurance based. I ended up with the roubaix as the dealer was clearing them out at 35% off where the best I could find a diverge is 10@ of…

I would personally buy cheaper/used aluminum gravel bike with plenty of tire clearance and install lauf grit fork on it.

Yes Sir! I purchased the Diverge Comp last Summer and am very happy with it. Super comfortable and the bike is bombproof. I’d ride 24 hours on this bike without issue. I believe the E5’s might fall into your price point.

24 hr/240mile/gravel bike race-Bike recommendation

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mcneese.chad February 28, 2019, 9:53pm 4

Some info around that price point here:

Need help choosing a gravel bike

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