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In other news.
I got different forks than I really wanted. I've ended up with the Ritchey WCS 50mm offset adventure gravel forks. Axle to crown is 393mm and I wanted 383mm, but because the steerer is 1 1/8" with integrated crown race I am able to use a Ritchey inset / zero stack style headset. This means that the angles change from HT74° / ST73° to 73/72°.
Pros include being able to run mudguards (as there is eyelets on these forks), less toe overlap and more relaxed geometry which might be nice for long distance riding. There is also anything cage mounts for overnight adventures...
Cons: potentially too slack geometry to get the right fit. This can probably be offset by moving the seat forward on the rails. Hopefully it is within the aesthetically pleasing spectrum.
There is clearance for 48mm tyres on the front and maybe 42mm on the rear. Not a big deal but slightly upsetting to me.
Finally it feels a bit weird as is a race bike with high profile carbon wheels yet room for massive tyres and cargo carrying. I was probably going for a more +100km fast pace all road bike rather than gravel adventure style.
Either way it is all within acceptable compromise and I can easily move these on and purchase more racier forks later.
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