Road Geometry Versus Gravel Geo

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Originally Posted by Likes2ridefar

I recently went to a fast 45mm tire from a fast 38mm tire and while my average speed is mostly the same the bike handling changed for the worse feeling slower and less responsive and can feel the increased weight in the front wheel.

this is an interesting observation.. my only true gravel bike has been a 2022 Giant Revolt rolling on Maxxis 40mm tires.. it never felt particularly quick or spry, despite the Revolt being known as more of a roadish gravel bike to my knowledge.. previous to this, my non-MTB dirt road travels had been on true cross bikes that always felt quick and nimble.. of course, they had narrower tires, higher bb, steeper HT, probably shorter chainstays.. I typically had a blast on those bikes on the local flowy trails in San Diego.. think I was running 35mm Conti Speed tires? Hmm.. maybe I just need to get another cross bike..