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@Skant
The new frame:
I decided I wanted something a little special to begin a new journey with but not something so flashy I couldn't leave it locked up wherever or bash it about without being too precious about it. This and me being 6 foot 4 basically meant custom.
Sadly (or not, looking at the finished product) British (especially London) builders were ruled out due to budget constraints and long wait periods, so I started looking elsewhere and after seeing numerous awesome Orlowski's and hearing of his stellar reputation I sent him an email.
I explained that I wanted a road-fixed frame with mounts for brakes, 2 bottle cages and a rear rack and that I wanted frame that would soak up more of the road buzz without feeling too noodly. This is my rough geo drawing:
