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Yes indeed, for me there's often a correlation between the effort that goes into creation and the subsequent emotional connection.
re: Titanium - I did have a quick poke around into the world of Ti-fabricators and there are a surprising number of brands farming out some, if not all their work to Triton, Waltly, Titan, Hi-Light, XACD, Ora etc. Also some actually welding here in the UK (travers, enigma, sturdy etc)
Personally I don't have a problem with separating design & manufacturing but I guess that the if the person building it knows who you are and what you're planning there may be some added benefit/serendipity there....
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Yeah its the second bike I'll build up myself after a much more simple All City single speed. Love all the research and sourcing etc.
So, from my snooping, Albannach work through Rothair Ltd which is also owned by Jim. They ship from Scotland, I assume after being looked over. Its definitely not a mass production line stuff.
"I don’t build the frames or stitch the kits but I design and engineer their unique details and style."
Its all very Scottish feeling and I like that! :oD