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    Can this pass as a flat bar gravel bike?

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    2. TapirDeLuxe on

      Gravel bike is whatever bike you ride on gravel. That being said the gear range looks good, 42mm tire clearance can be bit tight (40mm tire is enough for gravel though if you don’t ride super gnarly trails).

      Why not if you can get a good deal? You could also look at hardtail MTBs if you want more tire clearance, they are usually a lot cheaper than gravel bikes. That commuter bikes is though faster on tarmac and on easy gravel I believe.

    3. LoveCycl on

      As an alternative I can recommend the Triban RC120. It’s also on offer for 500 euros. Then rip another set of 38c tires and off we go 🤗

    4. guerrero2 on

      Flat bar? Check.

      Can ride on gravel? Check.

      Why care what ‚can pass as a gravel bike‘?

    5. Common_North_5267 on

      That is probably marketed as a hybrid/commuter bike, but if you can feel like you want to ride it on a gravelly path then do it.

    6. Latentlyobvious on

      I was also looking at this bike, are there any concerns with aluminium fork? Vibrations vise on nice gravel, and not so nice road surface.

    7. E5evo on

      Definately. I ride a Spesh E5 Evo Expert & it’s spot on. I can’t get away with dropped bars.

    8. digitalnomad_909 on

      Yes, but I’d pick something else than the BMC because of the tire clearance alone.

      Look at a Primos Mono, steal for a flat bar bike.

    9. noronto on

      I’m here because I just saw one listed on marketplace in Toronto for $650 CAD. And like you I am curious about riding on gravel trails with it. I’ve been riding the same bike since 1992, so anything is an improvement. I basically just want a 1x, with disc brakes. It seems like my options in my price range are the Marin DSX, Trek FX, Giant Disc, Cannondale Quick, Kona Dew and the Specialized Sirrus. It seems like my list keeps growing everyday because I don’t know anything about bikes.

    10. shizzletov on

      Yes it can. I own this exact bike.

      Couple of things to know: the wheels and tires that come with it are, um, not great. They are very, very heavy for this type of bike, and the stock 700cx37mm tires are rock hard. Additionally the wheels cannot be set up tubeless.

      There are no mounts aside from the 2 sets of bosses – 1 on downtube, 1 on seatpost. None on the fork, no traditional provisions for racks front or rear if that matters. Fenders can be fitted if you need them.

      Brakes and drivetrain are quite good considering the overall price.

      I actually really like this bike at the sale price you listed, and the sale price I paid. Once you replace the wheels and tires (I went with some takeoff DTSwiss r470’s with tubeless tires I got cheap), it’s lively and a fun ride. Replacing the wheels/tires also greatly lessened the chatter on the front end. Eyeballing mine, I think 44mm or possibly 45mm tires might fit, but I’m riding on 40mm.

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