>>1617468>Very low gearing compared to road bikes>>1617509>something with a sub compact crank set .eg 46/30T>>1617459I'm going to disagree with the above anons, or atleast, point something out. Entry level pure road bikes have lower gearing now than they used to. Infact they now have very decently low gearing.
A Giant contend 1 for example, has a
>50/34 crank and a 11-34 cassette. Compare to Salsa Journeyman
>46/30 crank and a 11-34 cassetteIf anything it's the Salsa, that's the undergeared bike, considering the intended touring/gravel use of it.
There is a difference between 30-34 and 34-34, but which of those bikes, one which tires twice as wide, will be easier to ride up a sealed hill? It's the road bike, because it's lighter and rolls better on road.
>>1617459Giant contend 1. Carbon fork. Near full sora group. Rim brakes. Simple as.
