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I'm guessing a straight up MTB would be easier. If so curious why you'd choose the gravel grinder. Just such an advantage over most of the ride or...?
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I'm guessing a straight up MTB would be easier. If so curious why you'd choose the gravel grinder. Just such an advantage over most of the ride or...?
jasonwx
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I think it's great..I have ridden gravel and fire road on a gravel gridder..I found it quite harsh. A fork like this would definitely take the edge off..
Tjf1967
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I have the same question. If I am riding seasonal roads I feel more comfortable on my 29er. For actual roads I use my BMC. I've ridden my 29er on the same route that I ride my road bike. I like them both. I was seriously looking at getting rid of the road bike and going with a gravel bike but just didn't see the added advantage for the cost. I put bigger tires on my road bike, made a big difference comfort wise. My road bike weights 15. and my 29er weights 30lbs. On true gravel roads and fire roads I will take my MTB over a gravel bike every time. May be different story out west. If I did not have a road bike I would probably purchase a gravel bike. But when you have a road and a MTB I don't see the need for a gravel.
gorgonzola
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The difference for me has been over longer rides, I feel pretty beat up after 25-30 mi on the 29'r mtb. The geometry and gearing of the gravel bike make longer (30-50 mi) rides SO much more enjoyable. The main surface I ride though is improved rail/canal trail and rural gravel roads with shorter connecting sections of both road and single/double track. Although i don't run a suspension fork or seat post the fatter tires, composite fork and seat / chain stay design of the gravel bike give it some added compliance. I don't have a road bike and use the gravel for the little road riding i do.
chrsdipietro94@
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MTB is on the repair stand... derailleur hanger snapped a few days ago. Gravel rig is the only mountable horse in my stable at the moment.
chrsdipietro94@
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My road bike now hasn't been taken off the trainer since I got my gravel bike. I have moved away from MTB over the past few years. I broke my nose a couple of seasons ago. Riding downhill on my MTB has not been the same since. Ultimately, I would like to have only 1 bike. A well-built gravel bike can go pretty much anywhere. It's more optimized for bikepacking as opposed to thrill riding.
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gorgonzola
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Heresy I say!!!
chrsdipietro94@
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Gearing and geometry are huge. My setup is fairly upright. The reach is fairly short. It's the first bike that I feel as comfortable riding on the drops as I do on the hoods. I'm considering a tranny update. I'm thinking of going from 1x to 2x. I'm finding more range is needed when riding the bike fully loaded.
chrsdipietro94@
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I've got a bunch of skis and snowboards for sale too if you're interested.
Trying minimalize my gear inventory before I move down into the valley. There's room for 1 bike, 1 snowboard, and 1 pair of skis
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