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Originally Posted by Eric F

My first gravel bike was limited to 38mm tires, and I ran it with 35s. They served my needs okay for my local riding, as well as a couple of events/races. However, I started feeling the need for a bit more squish...

When doing Ravel and Gravel I am most comfortable between 38mm to 34mm. If I need anything more then its time to go to a Mountain Bike. I have never ridden a True modern day specific Gravel Bike. Just my old beaters. The new Gravel bikes certainly do look real nice.

And for the new Mountain Bikes I have one word, "Complex".

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