Sub $2k Gravel bikes

[mcneese.chad]

I’m tempted to merge these threads, but the $1000-$1500 range on the prior one is different than the $2000 state here. But I suggest a review of the other one at the very least, since there is likely some useful overlap.

Budget gravel bike recommendations?

Looking to get a gravel bike for my kinetic road machine as the bike I’m currently using is too small for me. I figured this way I can have a bike to use on the trainer and take advantage of all the gravel roads we have in south Florida. I’d like to keep it under $1000 if possible but if $1500 can get me something significantly better, then I’m open to suggestions. Weight is not a priority as I’m not really interested in racing and the bike will spend the majority of its time on the indoor tr…