Originally Posted by
Sierra_rider
Is this the gravel racing thread for us mere mortals? I'm only a couple of races into my gravel racing career, most of my experience has been in XC mtb racing. My intro into gravel racing has been humbling compared to my moderate success in the local XC scene.
My Canyon Grizl, an unlikely race bike. Most of my acquaintances answer back with a "I didn't know you were into bikepacking?" when they find out I own a Grizl. Not the lightest carbon gravel bike out there, but it's actually not a half-bad race bike IMO.
Nice bike! Between the colorway and the distinct seatpost, our bikes could be siblings.
I do think that the distinction between gravel race and gravel adventure can be overemphasized, especially when we take into account that gravel races tend to be really long and that, generally speaking, comfortable = faster (especially for mere mortals like us). I'd happily race a Diverge or a Grizl myself.
(btw: how do you like those Hunt wheels? I got Ibis wheels myself, but I've always envied Hunt's offering)