Tiny bars, huge tires: Dylan Johnson explains his gravel race bike

Gravel pro, coach and YouTuber Dylan Johnson was an early proponent of both fat tires and skinny bars (and sometimes suspension) for gravel racing. Here, we chat about his setup and his thoughts during Valley of Tears, a gravel race in Texas that featured a Friday night criterium before the main event on Saturday.

Dylan's wide tire test video:
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