I agree. I lost interest when I read that there’s only 30mm tire clearance.

It’s only a recall because we live in the stupidest possible timeline. You’re 100% correct that it should only be a “technical advisory” or something like that…

I think with a carbon frame, it takes a bit more work than you imagine. Metal screw holes needs to be integrated, possibly on spots where the frame is not built for it, so it needs to be made stronger there.
As for this bike, it will probably not be used for commuting (where rain can not be avoided), so the question is how many people will actually want to ride it in the rain.
I’m guessing the number of people going for a road ride in the rain is getting less and less, with indoor cycling getting more popular.

Quite a few. But it’s more about where the caliper mount is located than the actual brake itself. For ex, on one of my rim brake bikes, the rear SRAM Force could easily clear a 35, just because of how the bridge is positioned on the seatstays.

It also depends on how wide the rim is. The wider the rim, the less height the tire has when mounted and inflated, and therefore the easier the caliper clearance becomes.

Generally, I’ve found SRAM and Cane Creek EE calipers will clear a 30c regardless of the variables above. Shimano, not so much.

Meant to say “isn’t cluttered”

Just saying a stock bike can be great. If you buy a stock size that isn’t right for you that’s different, and you’re that right 5 sizes isn’t Colnago’s usual style.