Originally Posted by
33yearslate
This is a great point. If I get a gravel bike it would basically replace what I already have, but also be a substantial upgrade at the same time. My hybrid is genuinely entry level.
if I were you I'd hold off on buying a new bike until you ride in your area and decide if the hybrid struggles on the more technical terrain (and if you want to ride that terrain.) I don't think a nice gravel bike would be any better in terms of tackling technical terrain. It will be lighter, stiffer, and have better shifting, but I think most of those advantages will be seen on the road or climbs. A gravel bike would let you keep up with fast road rides, but tbh entry level hybrid are pretty nice and you should be able to keep up with the "b" group on a club ride and see if it's something you want to do