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Originally Posted by 2muchroad
On my Emonda ALR 5 (2018) with rim brakes and 58cm frame height, I can fit 28mm tires no problem. The previous owner had installed them and there's about 3 - 4mm of clearance between the tire and the fork. It's a tight fit, but it works. And this ALR 5 is almost 6.5 years old.

I think reasonably new race/road bikes with rim brakes have frames that can support it.
It’s a Elmonda. Take a look at the Bontrager Aeolus 5s.

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...ode=black_grey
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