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Old 12-17-13 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Bacciagalupe
"Gravel bikes" are basically cross bikes with a few small tweaks.

They'll work fine for all-rounder use, as would a cross or endurance bike.
My thought exactly. Include lugs for mounting fenders and racks, and this is a a pretty handy tourer/commuter.
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Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
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