I have been interested in Bikesdirect.com web site. I have called them asking questions about certain bikes. Got really good info and their Bikes are way cheaper than Bike shops. They will ship Bikes directly to you, they even have a video how to put them together. I'm probably gonna get a Gravel Bike from them, then take it to Bike Shop and let them put it together.

Btw, my "go to guy" at a Bike shop moved to Little Rock, he was straight up and I ask him about Bikesdirect, said they have just as good parts/frames as Trek or Giant. Just saying.

I ride 20-25 miles pretty much everyday, I've never ridden 50 mile so it's my goal this year. I'm not so interested in speed as I am the distance but I don't like some fat chick over taking me, but I realize sometimes they have faster bikes and are just better than I. Your bike makes a huge difference in speed, distance and comfort.