Dangerholm makes the joke that modern gravel bikes are actually very similar to hardtails from the 90s a reality. He says: "If you've been riding and training cross country for a number of years, then you've probably also spent a lot of time riding your mountain bike on gravel, long before the advent of modern drop bar gravel bikes. And while the latter has some advantages, there are also many good things to be said about a gravel-oriented mountain bike. Perhaps the most obvious is better comfort thanks to the larger tires and better control when things start to get rough thanks to the geometry and handlebar setup. But of course there is always the factor of personal preference. But if you come from an off-road background like me, you'll most likely feel right at home on a gravel-ready mountain bike. And I would argue that with the right choice of tires, the right gearing and perhaps the right handlebar width, it's not much slower than its dropbar counterparts."

With a total weight of 7.67 kilograms including pedals, the gravel mountain bike also looks good on the scales. The water bottles, bidon holder and light system add another 650 grams.

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