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Any lower than 1:1 and you should have bought an XC bike
What is it about XC bikes that makes them more suitable to lower gears?
PhilDAS-
Ask @amey but I think it's to do with the M in MTB.
Or the fact that gravel bikes are supposed to be fast. If you're climbing that slowly, you may as well be on an MTB and have access to/enjoy the tech downs more.
leggy_blonde
Fair.
Any lower than 1:1 and you should have bought an XC bike