Originally Posted by
Kapusta
I think what is happening is that more and more people have (IMO wisely) stopped caring what pro racers are using. Gravel bikes are becoming popular because they simply work better for a lot of road riders.
^ This whole post nails it. Unless they race (or train with people who do), everyone I know who has spent any time at all on a quality gravel or all-road bike is seriously questioning why they still have a road bike. More comfort + more versatility = more fun. And that's why people ride bikes.