Bikes for big people

I agree. After all, the whole idea of "custom", is to make a bike that fits the owner, for size and use.

Also, for something a bit out of left field, maybe a call to Trevor Jarvis might be in order. There's a waiting list, but I'm sure your dad would be prouder of a Flying Gate, than of any Mercian he could ever possibly own. Trevor Jarvis chooses the right tubes for each application, so I think that could be a quite beautiful marriage.

My dad thanks you GA2G. He is driving down too Tembury Wells tomorrow to see one of the magnificent (his words) frames!