Yes, I also made a “gravel” bike. And technically, gravel bikes were the pointy end of marketing a couple years ago.
I used an Umberto Dei Sport frame from the mid 50s-ish. Italian Sport bikes were essentially city bikes but with a 3-speed cog in back and a single in front. Made for fat tires and fenders, tons of clearance.
I kept the single up front because it will be used on the fire roads of northern Wisconsin. Some hills, but no need for a double as I have a 12-25 ten-speed on the rear.
And pink because everyone should have a pink bike. And yes, those are pink Speedplays. $20 with cleats from CL.
Umberto Dei 01 by iabisdb, on Flickr