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        13 days ago

        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.

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            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.