Originally Posted by
saddlesores
wheels and tires is where it's at. rotating mass is what saps the greatest energy to move.
so don't indulge by buying an unecessary crabon frame, put your bucks to use with a new lightweight high-quality bike-a-packin' bag system, or maybe that upgraded gps unit you've been droolin' over.
Yep, wheels and tires are a very big part or the equation. They have a huge impact on both performance and ride feel. My last bike purchase was a modest priced bike followed by some nicer wheels as an upgrade. For a gravel bike where versatility is one of it;s key advantages having more than one set of wheels is a big plus.