When people are comparing speeds between cx and MTBs aren’t they missing the point that gr*v!l bikes can take bigger tyres, and the ones in question have suspension?
Plus does comfort not matter? If i was in the market for a gravel bike, suspension would be a benefit so long as it didn’t compromise anything else.
When people are comparing speeds between cx and MTBs aren’t they missing the point that gr*v!l bikes can take bigger tyres, and the ones in question have suspension?
Plus does comfort not matter? If i was in the market for a gravel bike, suspension would be a benefit so long as it didn’t compromise anything else.
Horses for courses, although do I think it’s ironic seeing the number of MTB’s that don’t have suspension and don’t seem to loose out at all in terms of speed.
I’ve been considering a gravel bike or adventure road bike, whatever you want to call them for about a year now. My Trail 29er cannondale with 2.0″ schwalbe hurricane tyres is used mainly for bridle ways cycle paths and 3 ply tarmac. I can cover up to about 50 miles at a push. It’s comfy but heavy. My no 1 priority for one of these do it all bikes would be comfort every time over speed. That and the need for a large frame 60cm approx.
I spent most of my time at the Sea Otter Classic in the Breezer booth with Joe Breeze, who spotted me the exhibitor pass. Joe was showing a gravel bike, but he hates the term, so he made a sign for his entry that identified it as a “Stoner Bike.”
