Jamis Renegade S2

The S2 is the best of the steel models for 2023 and the only single chainring model in the lineup, although all of the GRX equipped bikes can be easily switched between 1x and 2x setups.

The S2 frame is built from Reynold's acclaimed 631 Air-Hardened steel tubing, a big step up in ride quality from seamed chromoly and anything aluminum.

Equipped with the GRX 600 group in a 11 speed build featuring a 40 tooth chainring GRX 1x crankset and an 11-42 cassette in rear.

The resulting lowest gear is less than a 1-1 ratio, which is low. You can climb almost anything even though it has the simpler drivetrain setup.

The wheelset is from Boyd Cycling. Their new Tubeless Ready gravel bike specific GLV wheelset feature sealed cartridge bearing Skyuka hubs are hand-built in South Carolina.

This frame, with these parts, and these wheels, at this price is a... steal.

Specifications:

Frame: Reynold's 631 Chromoly

Fork: Carbon Fiber including Steerer

Shifters: Shimano GRX 600

Derailleur: Shimano GRX 600

Crankset: Shimano GRX 600

Cassette: Shimano 11-speed, 11-34

Brakes: Shimano GRX 400

Wheelset: Boyd GLV Tubeless Ready

Tires: WTB Raddler 700 x 37

Weight: 23.5 lbs