Moderators: Thanks for the thread move!

So the 42mm tires came in. I couldn't resist mounting them to the old-hubbed rims just to finally get a real picture of BB clearance. I'm getting 10.5", or 267mm with 170mm cranks. Good enough for a 30% gravel bike?



"Plenty" of clearance:



And the brakes reach fine:




With pretty big flat pedals that are barely screwed in:



I think I have plenty of room for some fenders.