I haven't ridden a Grail, which seems like something to note. But I'm curious about your experience with that handlebar!
The Grizl is significantly more "adventure" feeling, although I haven't ridden a rigid version. If your terrain/rides involve more rough stuff, single-track, and stupid things, I'd go Grizl. And as a commuter, the bolt on full fenders were great.
If you're on gravel roads, paths, a bit more tarmac, and only occasionally wind up doing something dumb, I'd lean Diverge.
Buuuuuuuut depending on your ride style and terrain Force XPLR gear range may be a factor? I could get away with 10-44, but the 50 or 52t sure is nice. As noted, a suspension fork feels and functions quite differently to the Futureshock.
There's pros and cons to both bikes (and yeah... price!); they're both good in different ways. Does that help? Ask more questions if ya need to!
Jan. 15, 2023, 12:42 p.m. - Cooper Quinn
I haven't ridden a Grail, which seems like something to note. But I'm curious about your experience with that handlebar! The Grizl is significantly more "adventure" feeling, although I haven't ridden a rigid version. If your terrain/rides involve more rough stuff, single-track, and stupid things, I'd go Grizl. And as a commuter, the bolt on full fenders were great. If you're on gravel roads, paths, a bit more tarmac, and only occasionally wind up doing something dumb, I'd lean Diverge. Buuuuuuuut depending on your ride style and terrain Force XPLR gear range may be a factor? I could get away with 10-44, but the 50 or 52t sure is nice. As noted, a suspension fork feels and functions quite differently to the Futureshock. There's pros and cons to both bikes (and yeah... price!); they're both good in different ways. Does that help? Ask more questions if ya need to!