Purpose: An all-road bike capable of performing well on pavement and gravel. It will be used primarily for day rides. It could be used for light touring (carrying minimal gear). Reasonably efficient and fast without sacrificing comfort.
Frame material: Steel. I am not interested in carbon or aluminum.
Fork: Steel preferred; carbon perhaps
Wheel size: 650b
Tire clearance: Up to 48mm with fenders
Brakes: Disc brakes are preferred. I am open to mechanical or hydraulic.
Components: All to ISO standards
Drivetrain (cranks; cassette; derailleurs; shifters [& brake levels]; bottom bracket)
Wide range gearing (e.g., from ~20 to 100 gear inches)
Double crank (sub-compact)
Cockpit: Handlebar; stem; headset; seatpost
Handlebar: Most likely a dropbar
Wheelset (rims; hubs)
High quality rims (carbon or aluminum) and hubs
Dynamo hub in front
Fenders
Full coverage fenders with plenty of clearance; breakaway; most likely aluminum
Racks
Options: Rando front rack; handlebag bar support; rear rack
Bags
Options: Rando front rack with bag; handlebag bar support; rear transverse saddlebag