yea, i read the article, and for the most part, it did not resonate with me, or my experience.
i agree with hilltopper above, in that gravel means different things to different people, and the terrain is very regional and terrain specific.
for me here on the mid east coast, clearly, my preferences are different than carl's over in montana, and probably for very good reason. i don't disagree with him, i just think it's hard to write an article covering "gravel" riding that speaks in general terms, that will resonate with all riders, across a broad spectrum of experience, geography and preferences.
that's all OK. carl's cool.
this breakdown though, i dont think was necessary or helpful. these statements are over generalaties that dont really ring true for a multitude of reasons.
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Steel – Inexpensive/Prone to denting/Heavy
Aluminum – Inexpensive/Lighter than steel but fragile when made really light
Titanium – More expensive than aluminum or steel but more durable and lighter
Carbon Fiber – The most expensive and lightest/Ideal for racing
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