Hello out there - I have been considering purchasing a gravel bike for about a year but have been holding off until things "get back to normal" so that I can do a proper trial of a few bikes and buy from my local shop. I had an idea while I wait, but I'm not sure if it's possible (so I am hoping you all might provide some insight).
I have a 2009 Giant Defy road bike. Would it be possible to swap out my standard road tires for some wider (28 c?) knobby tires. I am just looking to scratch the gravel itch and put in some miles until spring or summer hits? Would you all recommend any other adjustments to my current bike to make it suitable (loose definition of suitable) gravel? Or is this just a pipe dream?
I had a 2015 Giant defy with 28mm GP4000's on it, and did plenty of gravel road riding. Its enough to give you a taste and scratch that itch. Go for it!
