Custom Build Bike - Sven Cycles - Using remains of Genesis Croix de Fer

Internal cabling seems a bit redundant on a touring bike, which will be covered in gubbins anyway and be a right ballache to work on if something needs replacing mid-tour.

This is true. Although it's main (ongoing) function is probably going to be less touring-y. And the france trip is more of a holiday than a serious trek!

We shall see... I have a friend who is adamant that I should have it...!

re. turnaround time, I'm going to see him in a couple of weeks to get measured up and I'm provisionally booked in for his July slot, he said it should be about three weeks or so..although I will absolutely confirm before anything happens!