>>1291374>>1291388When I'm comparing the geometry to bikes not designed for touring, FC is different in few areas, but people say it's still lively enough, doesn't feel sluggish. Other gravel bikes with similar tyre clearance are usually way more expensive, or I didn't find the right ones. Correct me if I'm wrong but it only gets more comfy with wider tyres and the traction is better on loose surface. Overall I'm a newfag to bikes.
Fuji bikes with similar price are ok too, but they have worse brakes than FC, there is also polish manufacturer Kross with Esker 4.0 but it's tad too expensive without an discount.