Where do you live Original Poster?
I believe there is some value in selecting a localish builder if that's a logical/realistic option.
For my first custom bike, I was happy to visit my builder's shop, have him do a brief fitting and a proper chat about what I wanted the bike to do. I felt more confident that nothing was lost in translation that way.
of course, doing it remotely is entirely possible and common, but if a local option is available it's worth considering and assigning some priority.
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