-
Not really my thing at all.
I don't like Ti (or the idea of it - never having actually ridden it) and I don't like the idea of custom from having seen people get custom frames and end up with something they didn't like. And surely custom Ti can't be cheaper than an off-the shelf Chinese frame, ie sub-£1k? Got to be 3-4 times more, at least, surely?
frank9755-
I don't think it's a great material too but it's not 3-4 times more. It's just welding a few tubes and labour is cheap(ish).
-
Granted prices have gone up in the last few years and the current exchange rate isn't helping but a custom Ti frame from Waltly is still sub £1k.
You seem to have a clear idea of what you want in terms of geo, clearances, angles etc. I think people run into problems going custom if they don't know what they want or try and get a bike to do too much. Anyhow I'm interested to see what you end up with and how it turns out.
sohi
Saffronspokes
When you have such specific requirements from a frame I'm still surprised you ruled out custom ti so easily. Seems to offer a cost effective way of getting exactly what you want.