Titanium Frame builder

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Aldersbrook

After owning, alu, carbon and steel bikes in that order I have come to the conclusion that I have never owned (and ridden) a titanium bike so I am contemplating the idea of a n+1 to fill the gap. I like the idea of uncommun high end bespoke and handmade bike with custom paint so I have been looking at a few brands that I like and would tick those boxes.

My question is if you had to chose which one would you go for and why?

22bikes
Ind. Fab.
Enigma
Moots
Mosaic
Reilly

Other?

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amey in reply to @Aldersbrook

Moots
Erikson
Mosaic
Steve Potts

Then everyone else.

No1 in EU makes as good Ti frames IMO.

Budget and titanium are oxymoron.

I am getting a Triton because the wait on most of those ^ is ridiculous. Moots wont do 'custom'. Mosaic is the best value for money but I can't fly to USA to collect which means mad shipping price. Goes for all of them tbh. Moots are hardest to get to from UK.
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aniki in reply to @Aldersbrook

I'll take this opportunity to recommend Justin Burls.
http://www.burls.co.uk
His web site is having a 'refurb' at the moment but his Facebook page has a ton of pics of existing builds.
Back in May I took the decision to get a custom Ti frame and after weighing up all the options I went with burls and the experience was simply brilliant.
I almost went for a No22 Little Wing but the geo was a little out, I wanted a couple of features that are rarely offered on 'track' frames and I really wanted to try and buy within the UK.
Next I spoke to Enigma who weren't entirely unhelpful but a little arrogant. The two reasons I didn't go with them were A: After several conversations it became clear that they have close to zero experience of track or fixed gear bikes and B: They were more interested in selling me what they wanted to sell me than what I actually wanted.
Then came Burls. Quite honestly the best customer service I've ever experienced. Justin's a great chap and will listen and advise when asked and basically do absolutely everything to achieve your goal. His titanium frames are made in Russia by a very small team of builders with whom he has a close relationship. As such, any small details are attended to quickly and easily without the risk of things getting lost in the ether.
The quality of the frame I now have is absolutely stunning and I couldn't be happier. The best thing is that it's designed by me, it fits me perfectly (unlike anything off the peg) and the price was pretty damn good too!

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