Oh yeah, you could totally fit a bigger tire on there. It's more that most people prefer the ride feel of a wider tire on a wide rim. So most gravel bikes come with wider rims now. But shit, it's...

The ALR5 is a solid build at that price, and if it's in stock locally, that's worth a lot right now. Just keep in mind the wheelset it comes with is 17mm wide, which is pretty narrow for a modern...