Bottom bracket height is also a very important metric - the lower it is, the lower will be the center of gravity. This helps stability. Regarding your example:

Bottom bracket height is also a very important metric - the lower it is, the lower will be the center of gravity. This helps stability. Regarding your example: It's actually suprising, because Gravel bikes are supposed to be more stable than road bikes (less turns on gravel roads, and the extra stability offroad is helpful). Cyclocross bikes are the less stable cousin of gravil bikes - they are supposed to turn quicker for race courses. But since all bike categories have lots of models inside them, there's always a full spectrum in terms of geometries. At the extreme end of bikes are downhill bikes, which have super long wheelbases and relaxed steering angles (< 64°). That helps them maintaining their course over super rough surfaces, besides an abundant amount of suspension.