Can’t wait to see this build. The components are interesting❤❤ It would be nice if you could do an actual bike fitting episode, explaining seat height and stem length. 😊😊

Excited to see this built up! I’m a big fan of alloy parts on gravel builds. Race one time on a gravel course and your carbon frame will not look the same. Ride on gravel often and before you know it, you will see down to the carbon on some spots. To me steel or ti on the frame is a non negotiable!

I had this handlebar very high on my list as well because of its ergonomic shape and backsweep. However it doesn't come as narrow as I wanted. For those who have narrower shoulders and/or want a race orientation, suggest the Ritchey Butano bars with 18 degrees of flare and which goes down to 38cm wide. It also has a gentle backsweep and the ergonomic-aero profile of the tops feels so good in the hands. Maybe you can review this too, if you haven't already!

FSA Adventure gravel/cyclocross bar is my go-to bar lately. Heck of a bar for $25 on eBay.

I tried the Salsa Woodchipper with 25 flair, the 46cm width. I hated it. I tried on my next build and hated it on that one too. I think the radical flair just doesn’t fit with me, nor the 46cm width. I also think that the wider width and more flair just drops me too close to my front tire. Obviously on climbs it’s not an issue but on descents it’s not a good riding position for me anyway. Now on my more trail purpose gravel bike I have the Whiskey Parts Spano bar with 20 flair. I also went down to 44cm. I think it is pretty much,personal preference on these micro details but for me I like to be more upright when I descend trails but road don’t mind getting lower but I don’t think really wide is just not for me.

What's the main benefit of a flared bar? More mounting space for front bags?

I'm using an 80 ml stem, how short is too short?