Frame builder explains 32” geometry, angle & gearing conversions for gravel bikes

As wheel size goes up, what changes on how a bike is built and how it feels? BTCHN' Bikes founder Tyler Reiswig has built a lot of different bikes over the year, including his first 32" gravel bike a year ago. At Sea Otter, Tyler explained each of the critical pieces of a bike's geometry, and how those change between 700c and 32" wheels. -- Want to see what I'm testing and where? Follow me on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/ben-delaney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ben_delaney -- The Ride is supported in 2026 by: BikeTiresDirect: https://tinyurl.com/yc7vxujh (save 10% with code 'RIDEWITHBEN') Castelli clothing: https://www.castelli-cycling.com/US/en/ Perc coffee: https://tinyurl.com/fjr7nurr (save 15% with code 'ride15') Feedback Sports stands & tools: https://bit.ly/3S9Dq8r Saris racks: https://saris.com/collections/racks# (save 15% with code 'ben15') Silca maintenance: https://silca.cc/ (save 10% with code 'theridewithbenjune2025') Lezyne radar & lights: https://tinyurl.com/4z5e3e9u The Cyclist Lawyer: https://www.thecyclist-lawyer.com/ Shimano shoes: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tep -- 0:00 early ride feels 2:24 trail, rake, HT angle 7:50 wheelbase 11:20 gearing