Trying to decide between these two and don't have access to test ride. I plan on using for long gravel races and occasional road rides. Some of the reviews on the Specialized (roadbikereview) lead me to believe it may not soak up the bumps as well as I'd like. Any thoughts or experiences on either bike would be appreciated.
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Personally, I'd go for the U.P.
\nYou can play around with wheels/tires more. I find that running a 27.5x2.1 on long gravel rides is pretty fantastic for soaking up bumps; if you're running a 700x40 you'll have lots of clearance.
