If you can swing it, get the carbon disc version. It will dampen/mute the high frequency bumps better and stuff some 28C tires in there. Panaracer Gravelkings, Hutch Sector 8s, Conti Gatorskin hardshells.
I'd also swing disc brakes, better braking control overall on dirt roads and hills
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