Originally Posted by
wuser92
Thanks everyone, that's been super helpful! You confirmed the TRP Spyre as our preferred option. Regarding the bamboo frame, we personally know the manufacturer. It's a German company and others have cycled thousands of kilometers on their frames without a single issue so far. They perform great on all the regular stress tests etc. so we're not really worried about the frame and they offer great service and support also.
Does the frame manufacturer have any suggestions on brakes? Rim brakes put less stress on a frame than disc brakes. The disc brake mounting point is a high stress point. The TRP comes in the older style post mount and also in the newer style flat mount. The frame configuration will determine which mount you would need. And some disc mounting points can interfere with rack mounting.
I agree with the others - for a long trip you want something you can easily fix and cables are easier to fix than hydraulics.