Originally Posted by
thehammerdog
IS there any standard definition? or is it a state of mind?
No there isnt a standard definition as what one person views as an ideal gravel bike may be underspec'd or overkill for another person.
No it isn't a state of mind because it's an actual activity and not an idea...though I think some people think it is a state of mind, based on how they post vs actually ride.
A lot seem to ride hardtack dirt and call it gravel.
A lot seem to ride wide open desert singletrack and call it gravel.
A lot ride gravel and call it gravel.
Its obviously a catch-all term.