Originally Posted by
martianone
Consider a Surly Pacer frame or Soma ES with 1x9 build that includes a very robust wheel set and 32 mm marathon or contact tires. Provides the strength and elasticity of a steel frame, much of the ruggedness of a mountain bike, more speed than a hybrid and better handling on bricks than road bike - tough wheel set and ample tires help with reliability.
Either will work for 32mm tires if you don't want fenders. 28mm max with fenders (and a short 28, at that.) Friend of mine had a true-to-measure 28mm tire which would barely clear inside an SKS fender on his Pacer.
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