can anyone suggest a Ti frame maker from far east?
currently looking at alibaba, any other sources?
I've got 2 from XACD - as has already been mentioned, they will build EXACTLY what you ask for, so don't expect any advice from them. My first one I overspecced wall thickness and its a bit heavier than it needs to be - my fault entirely - but I use it as my everyday bike and it's fine. The second one I based on Condor's Moda - triple butted (I specced, but don't kjnow of any way to check!?) and it's great - ride's great, weld's look clean - it's taken me over a fair few Alps with no problems at all.
Also, they label the package as "samples - value $50" and I didn't get charged duty or VAT.
All in all, recommended so long as you know what you want - just my opinion, your mileage may vary etc etc....
I've got 2 from XACD - as has already been mentioned, they will build EXACTLY what you ask for, so don't expect any advice from them. My first one I overspecced wall thickness and its a bit heavier than it needs to be - my fault entirely - but I use it as my everyday bike and it's fine. The second one I based on Condor's Moda - triple butted (I specced, but don't kjnow of any way to check!?) and it's great - ride's great, weld's look clean - it's taken me over a fair few Alps with no problems at all.
Also, they label the package as "samples - value $50" and I didn't get charged duty or VAT.
All in all, recommended so long as you know what you want - just my opinion, your mileage may vary etc etc....