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r_mash
After putting some monies on the side whilst dreaming of a rad touring build,
I got my heart set on the Surly Straggler for it's super versatility, disk brake support and glitter pink version. I loved this build a lot, it was almost that but with rack + mudguards. (and belgian stack)
The other day I went to try some Surly sizes, and was quite saded. comes only in 46 or 50 and not in 48, which - although i usually ride 50 - seems it would have been the perfect fit.
The other side of the problem is that in smaller sizes the geometry of the frame is not very flattering. I like a beautiful horizontal-ish top tube, it might be sassy or superficial, but I can't help it. Not being super tall shouldn't mean my bikes will look like toys :-(
For a bike that will be potentially quite expensive and with a long life of adventures ahead of it, I'd like to get things right.
Would you have any other recommendations for disc brakes frames with all the eyelets and whistles ?
Current discussion includes
Soma Wolverine
Soma Double Cross
Genesis Croix de Fer
or potentially custom - if it would prove to be the only way.