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Hi, I'm looking to upgrade from my Cannondale Topstone 2 gravel bike as I've been mostly road cycling.

Budget is around the £3-£3.5k mark.

Here is a few I've found:

• Cube Agree C:62 Pro 2026 — £3,399 Ultegra Di2, Newmen Advanced A.50 carbon wheels.
• Giant TCR Advanced 0 2026 — £3,299 Shimano 105 Di2, Giant SLR 2 40 carbon wheels.
• Trek Madone SL 6 Gen 8 — £3,200 Shimano 105 Di2, Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 carbon wheels

Can anyone give their thoughts on these, or give other suggestions?

Most rides will be in the 30-90km range. Fast solo+group rides and *potentially* races.

Thanks

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade from my Cannondale Topstone 2 gravel bike as I've been mostly road cycling.

Budget is around the £3-£3.5k mark.

Here is a few I've found:

• Cube Agree C:62 Pro 2026 — £3,399 Ultegra Di2, Newmen Advanced A.50 carbon wheels.
• Giant TCR Advanced 0 2026 — £3,299 Shimano 105 Di2, Giant SLR 2 40 carbon wheels.
• Trek Madone SL 6 Gen 8 — £3,200 Shimano 105 Di2, Bontrager Aeolus Elite 50 carbon wheels

Can anyone give their thoughts on these, or give other suggestions?

Most rides will be in the 30-90km range. Fast solo+group rides and *potentially* races.

Thanks

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Any advice on pacing the lap, or types of interval sessions to train?

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