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Why so much hate towards grabel bikes? For me my gravel bike is just a hillbilly's road bike because I live in the southern outskirts of Russia and you can't even imagine how shitty the roads are in some places. I don't want to jump over potholes on a 25-28 mm tyres, I am not that masochistic. Besides, a lot of interesting stuff lies beyond the beaten path.
Gravel bikes, although undeniably being a product of the marketing, are still very fun and capable all-rounders.