The Actual Moment Gravel Bikes Jumped the Shark

[Patrick]

Gravel bikes should be single speed

 

[jdog]

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So really, what is this bike for?

I find it interesting that the saddle need to be jammed all the way forward on a center mount post to make it this fit the rider.

I'd love to look at the geometry, but a quick look makes me think the stack is too high and the seatube angle is too slack. Especially if it's aimed at mtbers who are already accustomed to a 75-77 degree effective STA.

The actuation of a dropper post is intuiging on this axs kit. This bike must offer a 31.6 seatube which is cool.

Much of this bike is the future I guess, but I still prefer to either MTB or road ride with 30mm road tires.

I'm also curious if that chainstay gets whacked a ton from below w/ this design.

 

[stb222]

Gravel bikes should be single speed

Screw bikes, maybe someone can start a walking challenge on a mountain Bike site.

 

[Patrick]

Screw bikes, maybe someone can start a walking challenge on a mountain site.

there will be cookies at the end. #shamelesspromo

 

[Steve Vai]

Screw bikes, maybe someone can start a walking challenge on a mountain site.

Sweet!! I'm in. Will there be snow at least?

 

[terrabike01]

Sweet!! I'm in. Will there be snow at least?

There will be no more snow in NJ EVER. Global warming is going to take care of that. If you want snow, move to Montana.

 

[terrabike01]

there will be cookies at the end. #shamelesspromo

Or banana bread?

 

[Steve Vai]

There will be no more snow in NJ EVER. Global warming is going to take care of that. If you want snow, move to Montana.

Do you honestly think I don't have plans? I'm counting the days my friend!!

 

[The Kalmyk]

I legit did not know that haha

Mark your calendars folks.