Originally Posted by
pinholecam
I don't find that the Birdy is that great for gravel for the money.
In the end, gravel/trails not only mean ride cushioning, but also traction.
So in the end, tires also need to go lower pressure and that "high pressure tires and let the suspension deal with the bumps to ride fast" equation does not equate anymore.
It also does not deal with poorer roll over of trail undulations.
So in the end, a 24", 26", 650b folding bike with low pressure tires do as well and in fact better.
I didn’t buy Birdy for gravel nor do I use it for gravel rides, but regarding high pressure tires: I have awesome low pressure cushy Schwalbe Big Apple. Pump them on 40psi and coupled with suspension have very pleasant ride on bad roads.