Thread: Thoughts on the Felt Broam (vs Breed, etc.)?
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Old 09-10-18, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by JayNYC
Looks like Felt has a new gravel bike – The Broam. The top end version (Broam 30) is aluminum with a carbon fork, a 105 groupset with hydraulic brakes, and 700x40 tires for $1800.

Gearing is decent – 48/32 and 11-34. Stack/Reach ratio is a bit high at 1.57.

In many ways it's similar but different than the Felt Breed – the Breed comes with 650x47 tires, has a lower stack/reach (1.52),

Curious why the stack and reach has been put into a ratio. What does that accomplish? Stack and reach vary from bike to bike and there is no good or bad setup since everyone is different. There is no ideal ratio.
Or am I misunderstanding your comments?
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