Originally Posted by
msu2001la
Do points of engagement really matter on a gravel bike? I get that on MTB, BMX/Freestyle bikes where speeds are very low and the terrain is highly technical this matters. I could even buy an argument for CX bikes where you're constantly coasting in tight corners then getting on the gas. But on a gravel bike?
I ride my bike on everything from full road rides to fairly technical singletrack and other trailriding, so yes. On a steep technical climb with rocks and roots if you have to do some stutter peddling without losing traction it absolutely makes a difference.