Nailed it on all fronts. Plus, I’ll add that as an overweight new cyclist, I still can’t get down in the drops for more than one minute at a time, and even my Synapse’s riding position is a challenge for my current level of core strength. So even as I continue to improve and get fitter, I’m hoping that a great gravel bike experience may also help me spend more hours on the bike enjoyably and get me in better shape that much more quickly. 2x and two wheelsets for me, too.
Favorite wheels/tires?