Starter Gravel Bike

Greetings,

I was not able to edit the above post. I just picked up the following bike for my son. I also just discovered there are 20 miles of amazing dirt/gravel trails behind my house. They are not that technical or rough, but I weigh 220 lbs. Will I be OK with this bike until I build a dedicated gravel bike (in 6 months)?

SRAM 1 11, Hydraulic disc brakes (unusual at this price point) aluminum frame with cro mo forks.

Thanks!

Zurichman wrote:This bike should be more than enough. Does it have gravel ready rims? If you are doing gravel pretty much should be doing tubeless.

Enjoy
Zman

75% tarmac, 25% dirt/gravel. Man, I just hammered a Giant Yukon (MTB) for 25 minutes. I am OLD, LOL. It was exciting. I don't have the bike balance I did 30 years ago (I am turning 58 soon).

I needed the suspension and huge tires on terrain that is not that difficult. I better get good fast, I have not even bought a helmet yet. I used to be able to hold a standing position forever....I can't even do 2 seconds anymore.