Awesome - I'd say start with some tires*, and just cram the biggest rubber you can in there. The geo is "dated" from a gravel perspective but... you'll be 100% fine. I'd also be looking for an affordable alloy bar with flare.
We'll go through some drivetrain options in time here - but the cheapest way I know to go wider range 1x would be to find a used mtb cassette and rear derailleur and just chuck some bar end friction shifters on. I know a few folks running Eagle on their gravel setups this way.
*edit. Adding I've had a really good experience on the 38c Pathfinder Pro. No, its not a huge tire, with huge knobs, but its fast, comfy sidewall, and as long as you don't feel like you need to get too extreme, it could be a good option.
March 22, 2022, 8:12 a.m. - Cooper Quinn
Awesome - I'd say start with some tires*, and just cram the biggest rubber you can in there. The geo is "dated" from a gravel perspective but... you'll be 100% fine. I'd also be looking for an affordable alloy bar with flare. We'll go through some drivetrain options in time here - but the cheapest way I know to go wider range 1x would be to find a used mtb cassette and rear derailleur and just chuck some bar end friction shifters on. I know a few folks running Eagle on their gravel setups this way. *edit. Adding I've had a really good experience on the 38c Pathfinder Pro. No, its not a huge tire, with huge knobs, but its fast, comfy sidewall, and as long as you don't feel like you need to get too extreme, it could be a good option.