I bought an REI Novara bike a year ago - the Verita (
http://www.rei.com/product/807242/no...rita-bike-2012 ) and have found that I cannot use tires wider than 23's with fenders. I like the SRAM Apex components well enough and I am using Open Pro wheels that work well, but would like to use tires that are a higher volume. I have been looking into purchasing a new frame and moving most of the components over. I understand I will need different brakes for sure. Salsa Casseroll, Surly LHT and Rivendell Sam Hillborne are candidates.
Is this a workable idea? Are there other frames I should consider?
