As I understand the builder's memo, he's saying that the bike he's building you will fit 700 x 35 with fenders, or up to 29 x 2.2" without fenders.

He's not asking you to make a choice; he's making the bike so it fits either combination.


If you do want 29 x 2.2" plus fenders, then I'm sure he could build the bike that way instead.