Originally Posted by
FlashBazbo
They might work for smooth, well-manicured gravel. That's not the kind of gravel with which I'm familiar. I'm accustomed to unmaintained gravel -- the kind of stuff that makes gravel bike vs. mountain bike a tough decision. There's a continuum of gravel bikes. These just seem to be very much on the road bike end of that continuum. They wouldn't work for where I tend to go.
My post was not intended as an insult. Both are beautiful bikes.
Actually, what you said is:
Originally Posted by
FlashBazbo
I wouldn't use them for cross or gravel --
These gentlemen might disagree;
I wouldn't consider a Mountain bike, even if I see people riding them where I ride. I prefer a fast pace on a lighter bike with a narrow tire to cover a range of surfaces like these;