Bianchi XR3 disk a good gravel option?

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Noctiluxx
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by Noctiluxx

I have way too many bikes, but non are disk :lol: . Well at least non on my road bikes. I just saw the Bianchi Oltre XR3 disk which I could get for under $3500 out the door through my dealer. I love the look in black with the celeste highlights even though I have the XR4 in celeste matte. I would use the bike for long social rides (60-100 miles) and some gravel rides. Please talk me out of it.
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silvalis
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by silvalis

What's the tyre clearance like?
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by Noctiluxx

silvalis wrote:
Thu Jun 07, 2018 1:19 am
What's the tyre clearance like?
Looks like its only 28mm.
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by silvalis

I guess it depends how gnarly your gravel is :D

I really like the colour scheme too, but don't think I'd get it as a gravel bike. 28 is a bit limiting.
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by Marin

For allroad/gravel you want 35mm, so no.

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