Originally Posted by
chas58
Funny, some people like the big brands, others find you get a better deal with the brands with less cache (Raleigh or Fuji).
I rather like the checkpoint, I like the way it handled with a sheepish head tube angle and long wheelbase. It made the bike nimble and stable at the same time (for a hard core gravel bike, some might even enjoy less nimbleness). Marc's designs with those Raleigh gravel bikes seem to be the perfect compromise and I'm not sure I would change a thing for a gravel bike.
Exactly what I hate about the Trek Crossrip. Lower bottom bracket and stretched out top tube for stability, but then it has a really quirky steering to make up for it. and that quirk is 100% of the time. in short, all of my previous bikes (road bikes) have been more stable in actual riding experience.