

Go for something with wide tires so you’re comfy on the dirt roads. Gravel bikes usually make you bend down pretty far, so they mostly make sense for bikers who put a lot of pressure on the pedals eg. go fast. They often don’t come with lights, fenders, stand or rack to save weight. On the plus side, they have very comfortable handlebars (if you put enough pressure on your pedals to counteract your weight). In the end it all depends on your fitness and level of comfort you whish. I use a gravel with 47mm wide tires for a regular 20min commute. I go fast and put a rack on my bike so it’s pretty much perfect for me. I can also do light mountainbiking or go on long rides with it. I like that I can use it for all kind of rides.
It’s all in this book: https://www.renehersecycles.com/shop/print/books/the-all-road-bike-revolution/