Me personally. I would say don’t do it.
It’s 10 years old and not really a gravel bike. It’s more of a road bike/cross bike.
You’ll be limited on tire selection (700×35 max probably) if you ride anything rough. It won’t ride as good as newer gravel bikes because of that geometry.
The drivetrain also won’t be as good off-road and may be worn out from use/age.
I think you can spend a little more (during this buyers market) for bikes and find something better. Although. I guess it really depends a lot on where you ride. If you’ll be doing a lot of road/very fine hardpack.
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Looks sharp, congrats!
Das Klean
Me personally. I would say don’t do it.
It’s 10 years old and not really a gravel bike. It’s more of a road bike/cross bike.
You’ll be limited on tire selection (700×35 max probably) if you ride anything rough. It won’t ride as good as newer gravel bikes because of that geometry.
The drivetrain also won’t be as good off-road and may be worn out from use/age.
I think you can spend a little more (during this buyers market) for bikes and find something better. Although. I guess it really depends a lot on where you ride. If you’ll be doing a lot of road/very fine hardpack.