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[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] espurr@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Like a commuter bike with flat handle bars, kinda thin tires, and no suspension

[–] Korhaka@sopuli.xyz 3 points 22 hours ago

Mine was in the hybrid category but does have front suspension. Helps with the craters in the roads because for some reason UK roads resemble the Donbas. Think it's also listed as a trekking bike.

Roads, gravel paths, grass and dirt paths are generally what I go across.

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I know these, although they are not as common here as gravelbikes.
Kinda like watered-down Fixies optimized for urban commute.
Will not work well in more off-road (so: "gravel") scenarios and for touring.
Different thing, I would say.

[–] espurr@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Ah ok, drop bars are so uncomfortable..

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Remember that the geometry is completely different to a roadbike. You are much more upright and less bowed.
You also have many more completely different holding positions than for a classical mountain bike bar.
Most comfortable and ergonomic ride I owned so far.
Solved basically all of the hand and back pain issues I occassionally had during longer tours on classic bikes.