Jake the snake thoughts

Looking to swap my cross bike for something newer but I have a few criteria, I can't seem to find many that fit the bill.
Probably sounds like I want the moon on the stick but I'm looking for the following traits:
Race geometry (Or as close as it can be, this bike will be raced in the cross season)
I can fit a rear rack and possibly mudguards
I can fit a wide tyre, I want to use this for some gravel style sportives so a fat tyre is essential for comfort (I am currently running a 30c which is fine for shorter rides but is uncomfortable for longer distances over dry bumpy stuff
It must have a carbon fork, bikes like the tricross have an alu fork and I can't say it appeals.
It must be relatively light weight in race form
The only one I can see that fits the bill is the Jake the snake but I'm not sure what size tyres I can get on, would a 35c give me the comfort I'm looking for?
Originally I was looking at a Giant Revolt as it ticks nearly all the boxes but I wasn't convinced it would have racy enough geometry. It CAN however take a 50mm tyre which is almost monster cross territory.
Anyone got any thoughts? Any Jake/Jake the snake owners out there?
Probably sounds like I want the moon on the stick but I'm looking for the following traits:
Race geometry (Or as close as it can be, this bike will be raced in the cross season)
I can fit a rear rack and possibly mudguards
I can fit a wide tyre, I want to use this for some gravel style sportives so a fat tyre is essential for comfort (I am currently running a 30c which is fine for shorter rides but is uncomfortable for longer distances over dry bumpy stuff
It must have a carbon fork, bikes like the tricross have an alu fork and I can't say it appeals.
It must be relatively light weight in race form
The only one I can see that fits the bill is the Jake the snake but I'm not sure what size tyres I can get on, would a 35c give me the comfort I'm looking for?
Originally I was looking at a Giant Revolt as it ticks nearly all the boxes but I wasn't convinced it would have racy enough geometry. It CAN however take a 50mm tyre which is almost monster cross territory.
Anyone got any thoughts? Any Jake/Jake the snake owners out there?
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It takes 32c/35c tyres, it can fit mudguards and a rack and it has a carbon fork and it is relatively light.
And it is cheaper than the Kona.
Commuting / Winter rides - Jamis Renegade Expert
Pootling / Offroad - All-City Macho Man Disc
Fast rides Cannondale SuperSix Ultegra
Downsides: Not quite as comfortable to shoulder as some of the carbon bikes with really flattened top tubes, and downtube-routed front mech cable.
Whyte do a nice CX bike as well.
Most of the CX courses I've seen don't have a lot of points where you need to shoulder the bike so that shouldn't be a huge problem.
Will I still get some all day comfort with 35s? I know a lot of these gravel boys in the US of A are on 40c and higher?
I may look at tubeless so I can save some weight and run a lower pressure without pinch flats, do I need a compressor?
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NEW Cross
Track/Grass Track/Winter bike
Not sure what brain surgeon thought white bar tape and saddle would be a good choice...
Any owners who can comment on tyre sizes? Giant's website only has a side on picture Which isn't much help! Looking to get something like a 38c Pasela TG, hoping that will fit in as it has no knobbles.
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NEW Cross
Track/Grass Track/Winter bike
MTB
NEW Cross
Track/Grass Track/Winter bike
The through axle on the front looks pretty good, I'll definitely swap out the white tape and saddle though!
As I won't be getting this for cheaper with the C2W scheme, does anyone know when the new model ranges come out roughly? I want to try and pick one up slightly cheaper in the sales...
MTB
NEW Cross
Track/Grass Track/Winter bike