Originally Posted by
gus6464
Everyone in this forum needs to get out once in a while and ride an mtb. Not saying buy one but at least ride one. Would give a whole new perspective on what a gravel bike should and should not be.
Originally Posted by
Metieval
I'll keep my Scalpel and buy a more road oriented gravel bike for uhhh gravel roads.
Long before this fad began, people rode their touring/randonneuring bikes or if they were crazy, their road bike (
) on gravel and unpaved roads. I ride my mountain bike almost as much as my Stigmata. I'm with @
Metieval and to each their own, but I'm not convinced why a gravel bike needs a 64-65 degree HT angle and other crazy geo. Rather, this is marketing genius. The bike looks awesome. Is it comfortable? Probably. Practical for something other than creek beds and washed out roads? Up to the rider. Definitely a head turner though.