Hello Forum!
I'm new to this place, but not totally new to cycling...still have my 2000 Gary Fischer Tassajara, but looking to come back to riding on something a bit more...modern.
10 weeks ago today, I had a stroke and was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. At the time, I weighed 320. As of today, I'm 275 and have reversed the diabetes (est 5.1 A1C w/o insulin) through strict diet and exercise. I've been researching gravel bikes a lot and with living in Chicago near Lake Michigan, I would like to take advantage of the Lakefront trail as well as some of the forest preserve paths/trails to the West and also the New River Trail in SWVA when I'm home visiting family.
My LBS has these three in stock and I was wondering if you guys had an advice/experience with them that you could share:
Cannondale Topstone Sora
Cannondale CAADX Tiagra d24 (2018)
Jamis Renegade Expat 2019
I should also mention I'm 6'3 (long torso/short legs).
Any experience/advice you can share would be greatly appreciated. I've learn quite a bit so far and have really enjoyed the vibe here.
Thanks,
Josh
