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Sounds frustrating, but perhaps Jacek is on annual leave, or ill or something else unexpected?
If I were in your shoes I'd hang in there for the forks to match the frame, or if I was in a hurry pretty much any other builder should be able to sort you out.
FWIW wheel-wise, I reckon the true value of most wheels is in the build, so focus on who builds it rather than what it's made of (within reason obviously). Or are you building yourself?
Cupcakes-
Cheers for sharing your thoughts
I'm certainly not holding it against him, I'm also bad with communication, he really did well by me sorting the frame out and I'm glad of the chance to send some more business his way. Regardless of which other performance/place-holder forks I might end up with I'd probably still get a matching set from him, especially at the price quoted.
Normally I'd build up my own wheels (have done a fair few 32 spokers no probs) but when the spokes are £2-3 a pop and the rim's not exactly readily available I'm not sure I'd trust myself so have to factor the build into the cost as well
Skant
It's all stalled a bit and I'm stuck with a few conundrums:
Really don't know what to do about forks for the Orlowski still: Jacek has gone quiet on me (haven't paid him any money for forks yet so not like I'm being jipped a la Pellizolli) and in the interim I've been thinking: seeing as it's not gonna be getting used for rough stuff so much a more performance orientated fork choice makes more sense.
I emailed Argos about getting a set of their aero forks and they didn't seem too keen to build me a set. I've also been considering a set of 3T Fundas as they seem as nice balance between aeros, weight, ride and money. Is there anything else in that mould I should be looking at?
For the rear wheel I've got the Flo rim and an On-one/novatec hub but undecided on spokes. It seems a shame to have a nice aero rim built up with round spokes but using CX-rays would more than double the cost of the wheel.
Also the Ultegra 6600 cranks don't play well with the Dolan frame so I'm back to looking for a cheap track crankset, though I've thought about switching to 165 cranks on my road bike and I got them super cheap so not a total loss there.
Any input appreciated