I'm sure y'all have seen posts like this before, but to minimize the money blackhole effect and end up in an indecisive gridlock, I'd like to narrow my search. I currently have a 2011 Giant Escape (large frame with 700c x 35c tires) that I've been mashing different parts to keep it alive, but it's been time that I retire it. This would take place as a daily driver/commuting bike for me. I have a single/fixed bike that I'm about to pull the trigger on and a bikepacking project I'm casually saving for.

The requirements I'm looking at:

• Budget $1,000-3,000 USD
• Disc Brakes
• Sturdy Frameset (this may be a subjective factor, I ride fairly aggressive)
• Fenders capability for up to 35c tires on a 700c wheelset (that being I can salvage my current wheelset)
• Versatility, preferably something in the gravel category.
• Something 1 by X, unless I can be convinced otherwise. (My current set up is a 44T by 11-28T with most of my time spent in 11-17T)
• I'll be transferring my Salsa Woodchipper 2 handlebar from the bike to whatever I end up.

These are the main things that come to mind. Other things I should put out is that my daily ride is around 10 miles a day with hilly and typically wet conditions (Seattle). I'm also handy with a wrench, so keeping an eye out for used similar suggestions are welcome and if I can go under the budget, even better. Mods, if this isn't the place for this type of post, please direct me to where I can post this and delete this.