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Old 09-19-2017, 12:21 PM
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Many iterations of the CAAD bikes (particularly the CAAD9 and CAAD10, if I'm not mistaken) can take surprisingly wide tires.
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Old 09-19-2017, 12:37 PM
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Check out the Open Up. Designed by two industry pros that should fit what you are looking for. Plenty of reviews on their website and I think it will take a 45.
It will take 2.1 inches when set up 650B but I wouldn't call it a race bike unless you're talking about DK200 etc... Vroomen's newer 3T aero 1X road bike would qualify but I doubt that's what the OP is looking for or to spend.
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Old 09-19-2017, 12:48 PM
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This guy sqeezed 30c Strada Bianca's on an Allez Sprint with 21mm internal width rims.

https://imgur.com/a/IyOOX

Not much more "racey" than a Sprint.
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Old 09-19-2017, 02:25 PM
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As an extra data point, my race bike, a Focus Cayo, fits 28s easily. There is some room left but I haven't tried any wider so I can't guarantee that 30s or 32s would fit.
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Old 09-19-2017, 03:11 PM
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You give 'em 28's- then they want 32's- it never ends?

New Tarmac can take a 28- A legit 28mm, not a 30-32 like a GP4000 II 28mm.
Same for Parlee Altum

A new (2018) Tarmac is spec'd for 30mm tires, just like the new Trek Emonda. And both these bikes need no introduction to being proper lightweight race bikes.
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Old 09-19-2017, 03:37 PM
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New Tarmac can take a 28- A legit 28mm, not a 30-32 like a GP4000 II 28mm.
Same for Parlee Altum.
According to Parlee, both the disc and rim brake flavors of the Altum take 28mm tires, but I bet that's conservative.
I'm a Parlee partisan, but I would also check out the Giant line and measure what tires they'll accept; even their "lesser" models look pretty race worthy.
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Old 09-19-2017, 04:21 PM
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I do mean 2018 S Works Tarmac- I guess it is SL6 as last model was SL5- it will take a measured 28- It will not really take bigger than that. Will for sure not take the GP4000 II 700x28mm.
And I have had my hands on this bike- measured all around. I am not making it up.
I will say it takes bigger than 25's- does not really take 30's.


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Not sure if you mean the new SL6 tarmac. But as a data point, I have a 2017 Comp SL5 that can fit Michelin Pro Race 4 25s on Zonda C17s just barely enough to not worry about rubbing. I'll get out a caliper and measure it tonight because I think Michelin 25s spread to almost 27 on wider rims.
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Old 09-19-2017, 05:10 PM
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Domane SL6 Disc comes with 32mm tires.

Domane gravel bikes fit bigger
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Old 09-19-2017, 05:37 PM
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I highly recommend the Trek ALR as well.. rode it in Sweden for about a month and came away very impressed. I ran 28s with no issue at all on so many gravel roads... I'd jump on it if you find a good deal.
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Old 09-19-2017, 07:07 PM
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Old 09-19-2017, 07:36 PM
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Old 09-19-2017, 10:23 PM
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Velofinds,
Since your open to a Zank or Hampsten, let me plug Steve for a minute.
Steve has been doing Strada Bianca's for many years and has a very reasonable (for custom) lead time. If I was looking for a "race bike" that could fit fat tires Steve would be the first guy I'd call.

Sorry for my crappy pic as its dark outside and my Hampco lives in the house. This particular bike holds me back in no way other than weight, and that's in my build more so than the frame. I would not hesitate to race this bike had I the fitness to do so. It gets fendered in the winter and can easily fit 32's in the summer.

Of the bikes I own, this one gets the most attention, especially with Honjo fenders.

It's an LDV (La Dolca Vita) frame with D11 headtube and MAX chainstays. Big round Life tubes everywhere else. Steve designed it in Strada Bianca geometry with a Seven fork for mid reach (57mm) brakes.

Given what you're describing (and I was after the same thing) this checks all my boxes. For reference, saddle height is 66cm, top tube is 53cm and stem is -17 in 100mm.



Disclaimer: I'm in the que for a Zank, but it'll only fit 28's and no larger with an ENVE 1.5" tapered fork.

Just trying to help....
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Old 09-20-2017, 08:48 AM
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Old 09-20-2017, 02:55 PM
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A LOW Road would also be a great option but I think those only clear a 28.
My friend's LOW road frame fits 28mm GP4000IIs, but the ENVE fork doesn't.
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Old 09-20-2017, 03:33 PM
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My friend's LOW road frame fits 28mm GP4000IIs, but the ENVE fork doesn't.
Which ENVE fork? My 2.0 fits Conti and Vittoria 28s on wide rims with no problem.
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