[because I'm crazy] recommend me a frame

[bikinchris]

I agree with (old potato). Gunnar or Waterford and be done with it.

[belopsky]

I got my Gunnar Crosshair in. Ended up going with rim brakes.

I am looking for a custom randonneur frame potentially. Any suggestions for a builder for those at under $1500? Ideally I'd spend less than $1300 but that's tough for a frame that's got a bit more braze-ons

[merckx]

Igor,

If it fits, I'd look at a Rivendell Sam Hillborne at $1,300. It has copious space for big tires and fenders, and oodles of braze-ons to hang racks. It doesn't have lighting accruements, however. It is a smart machine.

[belopsky]

Originally Posted by merckx

Igor,

If it fits, I'd look at a Rivendell Sam Hillborne at $1,300. It has copious space for big tires and fenders, and oodles of braze-ons to hang racks. It doesn't have lighting accruements, however. It is a smart machine.

Heya - I've had the Hillborne twice before, and the sizing wasn't quite right and I want 650B (I have a really nice wheelset for it as well) - the 55cm is a bit long and is 700c, and I'm a bit picky about the 51cm's sloping top tube..

The new batch is black and creme and my fav color scheme and is canti

[merckx]

Originally Posted by belopsky

Heya - I've had the Hillborne twice before, and the sizing wasn't quite right and I want 650B (I have a really nice wheelset for it as well) - the 55cm is a bit long and is 700c, and I'm a bit picky about the 51cm's sloping top tube..

The new batch is black and creme and my fav color scheme and is canti

I got a Sam this fall as a placeholder before an Atlantis arrived. I was pleasantly impressed by the Sam in all aspects. I understand that fit requirements are paramount.

[roguedog]

It's bit over budget but how bout ebisu?

And of course.. gunnar and waterford again, but guessing you want a different flavor

And mentioning Jeff Lyon again

[joosttx]

I would grab a 44 Huntsman. It’s a couple $100 more but it’s worth it.

[belopsky]

Wants: Rim brake.
Ebisu a bit over budget but their filet frame is not that significantly so.
Jeff Lyon is not taking any orders for at least a year.

[KarlC]

Originally Posted by Tony T

For about $2,300 for the frame and fork: http://stelbel.it/en/prodotto/sb03/
tig weld steel
(I think their other models are cheaper)

Love this, who in the states could do a frame like it at a reasonable price and without a long wait ?

[AllanVarcoe]

I'll build you one.

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[mhespenheide]

Originally Posted by AllanVarcoe

I'll build you one.

There you go!

[ColonelJLloyd]

Originally Posted by belopsky

Hi all, thanks for all the suggestions - i ended up going to my fitter and placing an order for a custom gunnar crosshairs

Originally Posted by belopsky

I got my Gunnar Crosshair in. Ended up going with rim brakes.

I am looking for a custom randonneur frame potentially. Any suggestions for a builder for those at under $1500? Ideally I'd spend less than $1300 but that's tough for a frame that's got a bit more braze-ons

Ha. You've only entered the honeymoon phase and you're ready for a second custom in less than three months?

[belopsky]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

Ha. You've only entered the honeymoon phase and you're ready for a second custom in less than three months?

Totally different bike though?

WELCOME TO MY MIND, IT'S CRAZY IN HERE

[soulspinner]

Originally Posted by belopsky

Totally different bike though?

WELCOME TO MY MIND, IT'S CRAZY IN HERE

[belopsky]