Originally Posted by
Leinster
The multiple road styles all depend on some sort of paved surface, be it concrete, asphalt, mortared stone, or at the very least hard-compacted and graded earthen surface. Without that binding of the surface, it's not realistic to ride a bike on tyres that are less than 35mm wide in all weather conditions. Gravel bikes come into play when you venture out onto roads that don't have that binding element.
Sure- you described gravel riding.
I dont follow why you described it.
A gravel bike is a road bike with larger tires.
A climbing bike is a road bike that's lightweight.
An endurance bike is a road bike with more relaxed geometry.
etc etc etc.
A gravel bike is simply another style of road bike. The varying terrain that can be handled on a gravel bike though means there are a spectrum of choices.