But this frame would be about double the price of the other two Frames mentioned.
Do you think my picks are bad? Or do you have only good experience with ican?
The Spcycle options have pretty big clearance so if you're worried about them looking dumb with road tires, you'll want something with less clearance
The GR029 is a pretty good pick all-around if you want a straightforward frame. The cables won't be fully integrated, unlike pretty much all the other choices, maybe that's a plus or a minus, depending on if you're building up with a wireless groupset, and how much you value serviceability vs modern aesthetics.
I'll add that the GR029 is basically a cyclocross bike. It's the same mold as the Flyxii FE-806. There's even some elite American cyclocross teams in Boston using them. It's going to have a tall BB and steep head tube relative to other gravel bikes. Maybe that's a good thing if you want it to handle like a road bike, though.
I personally like ICAN's products, and the Graro is a more modern frame with more modern geometry for gravel. But it really should come down to what suits your needs.
