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@Mr_Bump
my tourer cum audax cum winter racer is a Specialized globe Expert of 07/08 vintage (my utility/commuter bike is globe pro flat bar)
alu triangle, CF seat stays and CF forks. All the fixings/mounts you need, frames are bombproof IME, not too heavy, the CF stays and forks are rock solid and I've carried myself (100+kg), luggage (circa 25kg) plus a passenger for a few miles on 32h Ultegra/open pro wheels with no bother at all amongst usual lugging duties week in, week out.
Have had the pro since 2009 and it'll take anything you can chuck at it including being rear ended by a motor (pringled wheel but frame totally unscathed).
I've descended at high speed in the alps on it and handling is just fine.
the best bit, you can get 55mm wide tyres in front and rear and circa 45mm with guards (std fitted was 42mm tyres with guards).
I use TRP mini Vs with Ultegra 6700 on the Expert and it stops on a tuppenny bit, the pro uses Avid 5s, never had any issues stopping from speed in any conditions (mind, 47mph to around 10 on an alpine chicane is a bit squeaky bum when you've slightly misjudged how much distance you needed and a big fuck of campervan decides to nibble onto your side of the road)
in a similar vein the spesh Tricross of similar era are also equally of note.
The ones with the CF stays are harder to find and command top money but IMHO they are well worth it if you can get your hands on a good one.
You also might want to look at the higher end Trek FX series and Marin ALP frames, both have guard/rack fixings, not overly heavy and room for wide tyres.
luck hunting
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