Gravel is a spectrum. All the way from praying for grip on 28c tyres to falling asleep climbing on a full blown MTB. Important context as someone who mainly rides on the road or heads straight to that sweet sweet singletrack on an XC bike.
The best gravel bikes aim to fit neatly in the middle somewhere; confident enough to have fun, fast enough to keep you awake. So what does the Specialized Crux DSW Comp have to offer? Is it a road bike with an identity crisis? Is it enough to make the most mundane off-road riding enjoyable?
