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Looking to modernize an old steel bike to a gravel bike with 30 to 40mm tires. I have a general idea what to look out for but can't really pinpoint a particular model. I imagine rigid 26" 90s mtb would be a great fit but I'd like to put 29" wheels so 26" bikes will fuck with the geometry and handling so I gotta look for 700c bikes. I'm from Montreal and there's a shitload of bikes like pic related, lots of Miyatas, Marinoni, Bianchi, Miele, Raleigh, Specialized and other smaller japanese brands. Ideally, a touring/mtb frame as I want a robust frame that can take bumps and handle winter, plenty of tire clearance and mounting points. Any advice?