Originally Posted by
gus6464
Gravel bikes need to employ a more modern cross country mtb geometry to be really capable offroad.
I think the term "gravel" is so loose and the category so wide that I this statement is generalising too much what and where people ride their gravel bikes. The category really is massive it covers poorly paved roads all the way to single track and everything inbetween. Some gravel bikes are going to be better at the smooth stuff while others will be "really capable offroad." That is one thing that makes gravel so fun, everyone brings a little something different with their equipment choices. Show up to a gravel ride and you might see everything from road bikes with 28s to hardtails.