Thread: Gravel bike Fad or here to stay.
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Old 12-17-13 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Fad. Too small a niche IMO.
It's a growing niche. There are more gravel races every year, and participation in them is growing. 700 people did Dirty Kanza this year.


And a gravel bike is pretty versatile. As pointed out, they're essentially cyclocross bikes with some weaks, most notably increased tire clearance.

So whether a whole category of "gravel bike" becomes a staple, or we just see "cyclocross" bikes with more flexibility for wider tires, rack mounts etc., I think you'll see more bikes like the one the OP posted in the coming years.

If I do DK again or Trans Iowa, I'm buyinh one.
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