Originally Posted by
Noonievut
I’ve had 5 or so gravel bikes last 10 years. Got a mountain bike recently. For me, it’s way more fun on slightly technical terrain (where I live) and I feel better after (my body) and find myself smiling more. YMMV
Yes, a MTB will be better/faster on that kind of terrain, and that can be a ton of fun (part of my regular cycling diet). However, I also get a lot of enjoyment from the challenge of riding my gravel bike on a lot of those same trails, and having to be more purposeful with control of the machine.