Newbie to bikepacking (Diamondback Haanjo EXP Carbon)

[Bikediamond]

So I've been looking at various drop bar bikes for bikepacking and bang for the buck I've had my eye on the Diamondback Haanjo EXP Carbon.  I haven't seen many reviews from people actually using it for bikepacking.  I'm fully aware that Salsa and Surly along with a sprinkling of other boutique brand companies rule this domain, I'm curious if anyone on here has any experience with the Haanjo?  Pros/Cons etc...  My plan is to just do a few short trips this fall and build upon them next summer.  Ultimately I want to tackle the divide but that is 3 to 4 years away.  I've done some bike touring (roads/paved bike trails), mountain bike racing and some cyclocross so I'm not a newbie to cycling just a newbie to loading up a bike and heading out into the dirt for days at a time.  Also looking for Pros/Cons to drop bars, full-suspension or hardtail.  Currently I have a 2001 Rocky Mountain Blizzard XTR set-up, it's a 3x9 and 26" wheels so a little outdated.  My roadbike is a 2002 Fuji team issue frame set that I built up with Campy Chorus, yes older but still rides like a dream.   

[tex92]

I've had one for several months and really like it though haven't bike packed with it yet. Did get a cleaveland mountaineering cuben fiber frame bag made and that has worked out well. And just added Gevenalle shifters and a dropper post. Been using horizon byways tires but those are not so good on loose single-track.

Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

[Bikediamond]

What size did you get?  Typically I ride a 58cm road frame.  I'm right at 6 foot tall and have a 32.5" inseam.  I've been looking at the Large 56cm.  Thank you for the help. 

[tex92]

I'm 5'7 and got the small, the medium had no clearance. I got mine through REI. Sometimes you can find ones at the store as well.

Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk