I posted this before looking for topics, but it kinda ended up being online support for general bicycle troubles.
Which is a good thing! Ask your questions about bicycles that are currently on your mind and we all try to help.
Pre-Emptively calling in @dallasw and @Kissmydadonthelips for their knowledge.
Added complexity blows. My bike has a single front gear, and modernized cantilever brakes. The whole thing is much easier to self-maintenance than a lot of more built up bikes.
You do not need to buy a gravel bike, buy building one out of an old MTB is not too crazy, or buying an old cross bike is also a great idea