Yeah that's a solid buy - they're still selling the Croix de Fer 931 frameset for £2.5k
On paper 931 is similar in properties to 853 but with the benefit of being stainless, I found it quite firm but really smooth (was a xs frame so maybe slightly stiffer than a XL with similar tubing profiles)
Could only find this rubbish photo with 33mm rubber - doesn't show clearance but these were comfortable & there was still room for slightly bigger. 35mm should be fine, possibly dependent on rim / tyre combo
Yeah that's a solid buy - they're still selling the Croix de Fer 931 frameset for £2.5k
On paper 931 is similar in properties to 853 but with the benefit of being stainless, I found it quite firm but really smooth (was a xs frame so maybe slightly stiffer than a XL with similar tubing profiles)
Enjoy!