Ok, so... 30 something family guy, looking for a bicycle that can "do" gravel adventure rides, local charity rides, (around town AND a half centry), and be able to tow a kiddie trailer... because of that, hes looking at disc brake ones... and of course that helps it looks a little more serious/macho. All around $1000, under if possible...
... and he wants to do a triatlon in the future. No. just kidding. I know the type, he's close ...
So the must haves are : *fat* 700c tires, disc, poss NOT alu... under 1000.
Ready, set, go!
So far... he looked at, some : Jamis allegro X, Jamis coda elite, C-dale bad boys, Raliegh tripper, Surly disc trucker ...