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Originally Posted by John H.
I think in most cases you want the same size as your road bike.
1.) Same size but with the ability to shorten reach and run a bit higher. Maybe 1cm for each.
2.) must consider reach to hoods more than reach to center of stem. Hydraulics levers are bigger and longer- Need to account for this.
3.) Focus on stack/reach more than head tube length on the gravel bike. Gravel bike will have much more stack due to taller fork. You can have a gravel bike with a fairly short head tube but decent stack. It is all about putting the bars where you want them.
4.) Lastly- You don't want to take weight off the front wheel, but gravel bikes tend to have a longer front center as it is. Depending on your fit, riding style and preferred terrain you may want the longer front center for more clearance with the from foot.
I have to slightly watch my foot on switchbacks. 54cm bike, size 45 feet, cleats in a rearward position.
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Agree, especially #4. On a steep enough climb you can"t get out of the saddle so you want some weight on the front wheel.