Originally Posted by
Iride01
Well don't forget the cyclocross bikes. Many can handle a tire width that is more than adequate for rough roads and some gravel. Then if you are on a decent road, it won't be too far off from what you want in a road bike.
Cyclocross and gravel bikes are a blurry line though as to what is and isn't.
The difference is in the height of the bottom bracket.
I have a Cannondale SuperX which came with 35mm off pavement tires. I bought a second set of wheels and mounted 32mm tubeless all weather tires. The bike can handle 42mm in a pinch.
