Cannondale CaadX or Canyon Inflite (105)

[Progressive]

I'm in the market for a cyclocross bike to replace my old roadie. I will be using it for commuting duties, slow(ish) group rides and also to explore some local gravel paths.

I have been offered the two following bikes, both new.

- 2016 Cannondale CaadX (105 with FSA cranks, crap brakes) - approx. £950
http://www.cannondale.com/en/International/Bike/Pr...

- Canyon Inflite 8.0 S (same as 8.0 but bigger gearing and slicks, full 105) 105 - approx. £750
https://www.canyon.com/en/road/inflite/2016/inflit...

Any feedback or which to go for? I'm in mainland Europe so pricing is kind of fixed, I think I've got the best deals available to me.

[Kawasicki]

You can't really go wrong here. Ride both, buy the one you like the most. I own an oldish Cannondale...last year I bought a 2014 Rose, so similar to the Canyon brand. Both are great. I'd be very happy with either.