I am mainly disappointed about the max tire rear clearance with 2x being 45mm. Seems like a step backwards. Their older gravel frameset LCG071 fit 50 with a front derailleur.

just want to jump in here to say I would definitely caution against an L frame if you're 175 cm with an 80cm inseam and 70cm saddle height. It sounds like @Takiyaki has quite unique proportions, so the advice might not transfer even if you're the same height. Size L is a standard 56 climby race frame, very close in measurements to the current supersix evo or bmc teammachine slr01 (just slightly shorter reach).

If you've been on a 52 tarmac, you're going to be adding ~37mm of frame stack, ~8mm frame reach, ~18mm to the Front-Center, and if i'm reading this correctly, you'd be going from a seat tube length of 456mm to 520mm (granted, top tube slope is different, but still).

So alongside the standover issue, you're just not going to have much exposed seatpost compared to what you had before, and the bike is already pretty stiff feeling.

Size M/54 might be the safer bet if you're looking to size up. Jumping 2 sizes might be a risky prop. and this bike is great, dont want you to regret it!

(I'm on 183cm, 88cm inseam (~34.5in), on a size L with 77cm saddle height and slammed 130mm+ stem..somewhat long arms and flexible, comfortable in a long and low position)

I'm starting to plan ahead and see what sub-1199g wheels are available to buy in the next few months.

On the low end I found sub 1150g 50mm depth, 24mm IW / 30mm EX wheels for under $500 USD:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256811982519396.html

On the high end, I found 50mm depth wheels that are 975g, but cost right under $1400 USD:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256812814638085.html

I'm a bit partial to anything in the 40-50mm depth range, but are still lightweight enough for climbing and fast pace on the flats. I found a couple in-between the $400-1500 USD price mark, but I'm open to other options. Any recommendations and/or opinions would be great. Thanks!

Do the Ryet ones bought as a set come with the aero cover or do you have to buy that piece additionally?