What makes a great gravel bike? Head tube angle, trail, rake, bottom-bracket drop, reach and - yes - the all-important tire clearance. In this episode, tech maestro James Huang of N-1 and I dig into the various elements of gravel geometry and how they affect the ride.
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0:00 overview
2:40 handling & trail
15:31 reach
20:17 Silca Ultimate Sealant
21:55 top tube, bags & posts
24:00 BB drop
29:42 chainstays
35:41 tire clearance
41:44 two resources