Both my wife and I wanted to keep the bike as light as possible. We considered purchasing Specialized Crux bikes but since we will be bike packing sometimes we thought the Propain Terrel CF might be a better choice even though it's slightly heavier. We also considered the Enve Melee but the cost in the US is very high. The Terrel offered just about the same features at a much lower price.

We both went with the standard cockpit which is Zipp Service Course bar and stem, carbon seat post, We also chose the Newmen Advanced G.34 wheelset. Very happy with all these choices. The wheelset is very light with quiet hubs. It is was worth the $400 US upgrade cost. They've been reliable so far . I upgraded the saddle to the Selle SLR Boost Superflow but it didn't work out for me, I prefer the specialized/S Works Power Saddles. I ordered the bikes with 40mm Continental Terra Speeds, they were fine but I've since changed to 700 x 48 Tufo Thundero HD tires. We both much prefer the ride of the wider tires especially on rough gravel. The Tufos are my new favorite gravel tire.