Originally Posted by
BarryJo
Why this was moved from the road forum to cyclocross is beyond comprehension. A road is a road is a road be it paved or gravel - there are many "roadies" who enjoy riding our road bikes on the dirt and gravel as much as, if not more than riding paved roads.
Cyclocross was, is, and always will be about racing.
I totally agree with this...
But as the popularity of CX grows, so does the offerings all the major/minor bike companies.
You can buy a commuter friendly CX from most companies, & people have realized CXers are the prefect blend as a "do all" bike.
IMO its what hybrids should've been. Theres many people who own CXers who don't race, & probably have no intention of doing so. But they like that they can navigate paved/non paved road, even light trails with ease, & not have to worry about messing up their prized carbon race bikes.
I find riding with dropbars much more comfortable, & I don't ride anything else.
IMO gravel grinding morphed from CXers, & MXers/monstercross.
To say GG does not belong here is wrong IMO.
Just my $0.02.
Plus the fact the CX season being as short as it is, we have to find better things to do with our rigs!
