For me it is:
Mountain bike background --> Road --> Gravel
I ride on the hoods predominantly, regardless of if it is singletrack or if it is pure gravel road. I do use the drops, but more so on the road. Only use the hooks for sprinting out of the saddle or very fast descending on a road bike (usually still descend on the hoods otherwise). Tops are for comfort on longer climbs.
If you wanted to know about gearing choice, I ride:
Gravel: 48/31 w/ 11-34 (GRX)
Road: 48/35 w/ 10-33 (Force Etap)
And of course 1x on a mtb, with chainring size depending where I am, always 10-50 cassette.
My prior gravel bike was 42T with an 11-36 cassette (Rival 1x)
My usual gravel ride is about 10 miles of singletrack with 20-40 miles of canal tow path mixed in.
Curious as to how I fit into your theory. FWIW, my current dream drop bar bike something like the new Specialized Crux with 2 wheelsets, fat slicks and knobbies.
March 22, 2022, 11:03 a.m. - Chad K
For me it is: Mountain bike background --> Road --> Gravel I ride on the hoods predominantly, regardless of if it is singletrack or if it is pure gravel road. I do use the drops, but more so on the road. Only use the hooks for sprinting out of the saddle or very fast descending on a road bike (usually still descend on the hoods otherwise). Tops are for comfort on longer climbs. If you wanted to know about gearing choice, I ride: Gravel: 48/31 w/ 11-34 (GRX) Road: 48/35 w/ 10-33 (Force Etap) And of course 1x on a mtb, with chainring size depending where I am, always 10-50 cassette. My prior gravel bike was 42T with an 11-36 cassette (Rival 1x) My usual gravel ride is about 10 miles of singletrack with 20-40 miles of canal tow path mixed in. Curious as to how I fit into your theory. FWIW, my current dream drop bar bike something like the new Specialized Crux with 2 wheelsets, fat slicks and knobbies.