Seems like everyone has one but me, so I thought I'd better put one together.
Personally I can't see what all the fuss is about.. maybe I'm using the wrong components?
Stone cold ride my friend! Kneiss components as well... Maybe my head is full of rocks, but your problem could be the granite frame is a bit harsh, ore maybe you need to iron out the saddle position?
Who needs a chuffing 'Gravel Bike' ...I chucked me old Holdsworth over the South Downs Way last week 50 miles on gravel, chalk & razor sharp flint, then another 50 cruising the Promenade around Portsmouth Harbour then home ..on a Touring Bike..shock horror..!!
Chipper made me laugh but regarding the Holdworth, that's crying out to be the next big thing. Swap those bars out, I mean, it's 2021, fit some flat bars, who wants a gravel bike ? move with the times and have a hybrid