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The steel models of the Renegade series are widely reviewed as some of the best sub $2,500 gravel bikes made and the S3 is the best selling of the three.

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Probably because the S3 is the least expensive that is equipped with hydraulic disc brakes, which are a huge performance upgrade over mechanic disc brakes.

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Outfitted with Shimano GRX 400 gravel bike specific components, that are more durable and capable off-road than their road equivalents are.

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Built with Reynold's 520 chromoly steel and matched with a full carbon fork up front, the S3 frameset offers a noticeably smoother and more shock absorbing ride quality, both on road or off, than similarly priced aluminum frame gravel bikes.

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Head to Head Comparison

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Trek Checkpoint AL4	$1,700	GRX 400
Jamis Renegade S3	$1,800	\nGRX 400 \n
Cannondale Topstone 2	$1,900	GRX 400
Specialized Diverge Elite E5	$1,900	GRX 400

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Specifications

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Frame	Reynolds 520 chromoly
Fork	Full Carbon Fiber
Wheelset	WTB i23 Tubeless Compatible \n
Tires	WTB Riddler Comp, 700 x 37
Crankset	FSA Omega 46 x 30
Drivetrain	Shimano GRX RD-RX400
Cassette	Shimano GRX, 11-36
Brakes	Shimano GRX RX400 Hydraulic

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