Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
I ride 23mm tires on 24mm (outside) deep alu rims because they look and are fast. I don't ride Texas chipseal, but ordinary is fine. I have no problem with getting tired from vibration. I think the right carbon frame and fork takes case of that. I'm still riding the model frame and fork on which Lance won his first TdF. 18.5 lbs. Not far off what a new carbon endurance frame with disks weighs and because of the greater frame weight, probably better damping. Anyway, works fine at least up to 400k, which have been my longest day rides.
Have you tried an endurance bike like a Domane with disc brakes? Mine is way under 18.5# with Di2, Hydraulic discs, and 32mm actual width Schwalbe G-One Speed tires.
Its as as fast as any bike I’ve owned (that list is long), and is far smoother than any of them.
If I were you, I’d demo a 2020 Domane for a few days. Low end ones will be heavier than your bike, but I doubt you’ll notice the weight on the road.