RideDNA field note
Gravel bike geometry guide
By Airborne Bicycle Co., published by RideDNA.
Gravel geometry
Gravel comparisons should account for tire, fork and intended terrain before drawing conclusions.
The useful dimensions
Stack, reach, wheelbase, chainstay length, head tube angle, trail and maximum tire clearance are useful starting points for a gravel geometry comparison. Check the size and configuration for each recorded value.
Terrain changes context
A gravel bike may balance stability, tire clearance and pedaling position differently from a road or mountain bike. Geometry numbers describe the frame; they do not predict performance on every surface or rider.