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Chainstays on that were 425mm i think. 415mm would probably still fit 28+ fenders.
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Buy 5800 groupset; sell calipers and get Spyre?
I think the negative reviews of spyre are because 1) user error 2) stock pads 3)improper installation 4) Judder is down to fork stiffness
If you take care of all that then spyre should be as maintenance free as caliper I reckon.
What you are after i.e. 35c + guards I'd say go disc and might as well go 650b ;)
psee
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@apc
Been researching this all eve and have to say while it would be nice to fit 35mm tyres, I doubt I ever will. This bike is basically just a road bike with the comfort of steel and space for 28mm + mudguards. Discs sound like more effort than I need. Reviews of TRP Spyre's are not 100% glowing, talk of judder have to maintain etc etc.. Bear in mind that I have not adjusted my rim brakes in 3000+ odd miles, i simply can not be arsed with any extra maintenance.
While searching for further inspiration I came across this, which I then realised was also psee's!
to me that is perfect, I don't need any bigger tyres than that and can ride 28mm with fenders.
Discs would also be another £200 odd quid.