>>2055186>>2055199GX is okay, it's NX and especially SX that suck ass. X01 derailleur is a better though, more durable and better shifting. GX AXS is a better upgrade tho running away from fucking SRAM is probably even better
No idea what brakes are on that thing but if they're SRAM they will suck total ass. SRAM brakes from that era are horrible to the point of being dangerous. They've started sort of getting their shit together after firing everyone and hiring some people from the motorcycle industry to unfuck their shit, but still don't trust them. I have a Cannondale Scalpel from that year and the first thing I did was replace the shitty SRAM Level brakes with TRP DH-Rs, which are outstanding. Overkill but who cares. The TRP evos are even better. Anyway you'll need to budget for a brake upgrade. TRP, Magura, or Hope, maybe Shimano XT-Rs since I've heard they got their shit sort of together in that dept
Needs a dropper post, why the fuck doesn't it have one? Weird. Wheels are ok. Cockpit is whack. Personally I'd chuck the original suspension fork on there, or better. If you're doing gravel rides that want more than 40c, you're probably venturing into XC territory, and every time I've done that I've wanted suspension and a dropper. Wheels (DT Swiss 1501 Spline One) are quite nice
It's a decent bike that needs upgrades. Better brakes and a dropper are going to run you a decent amount so factor that in
