Originally Posted by
rpenmanparker
From a comfort and control point of view you are likely right. OTOH one normally selects a higher bottom bracket for rough terrain. I will admit to not knowing much about gravel riding and what it entails, but you wouldn't want a low BB on a severely potholed surface.
I don't think that's relevant in the road context, gravel, potholed, or otherwise. I mean, if you're suggesting a hole is deep enough to swallow a wheel up to the pedals, pedaling through is not really the main operational concern.
Off road, where you need to power up and over obstacles, BB is more germane.