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06-25-2019, 06:27 AM
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Call him. And probably Mark Nobilette...
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06-25-2019, 01:49 PM
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ha! This never ends. I qualify my comment that you would 'annoy' builders with this request. Obviously, you are aware that some builders would feel this way, but that is the reason for your question - who WOULD BE interested vs who would be annoyed and not interested.
To your point, you seem to know more than the average bear about geometry (I think you have an engineering background?) so that you could make an informed decision on what you want. I know some, but not enough, myself so I would seek the input of a builder. Let us know what you end up doing! As for Co-Motion - they are a pretty cool company. there are a fair number of them rolling around Victoria, and they're always very nicely put together.
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06-25-2019, 02:32 PM
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I did something like this when I got my custom T.E.T. from Tom Teesdale about 15 years ago. I was interested in a True Temper S3 steel frame, and Tom advertised that he was just starting to build with this tubeset. I contacted him (via email) with what I wanted. The information I included was all the major frame dimensions (seat tube length and angle, top tube length, chainstay length, head tube angle, fork length/offset/steerer diameter, bottom bracket drop, BB shell width and threads); and fittings and braze-ons (cable stop locations, pump peg, chain hanger, water bottle bosses). I also included my height and weight, and the make and model of frame I was currently riding (including its geometry). He emailed me back a drawing with the additional details filled in (like seat collar clamp type, dropped seat stays, headtube reinforcing rings), plus some comments some practical advice on a few changes to my original specs. After one more email exchange to nail down the final details (including paint color), I sent a deposit to start the build process.
I had expected that the turn-around time would be a few months, but to my surprise, the completed frame arrived at my doorstep only 3 weeks after sending the deposit (and that included paint and shipping). After a quick check to confirm that frame matched the drawing, I built it up, and have been riding it ever since. I am very satisfied with the frame and with the transaction. Sadly, Tom passed away a few years ago.
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06-25-2019, 03:01 PM
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06-28-2019, 08:21 AM
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I got a quote back from Walty last night. Fully spec'd by me titanium hardtail. $800 plus $150 for ship.
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11-08-2019, 07:03 PM
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I worked with Walty on a project that I had a really clear idea of what I wanted built. I’m happy with the end result but as novice I seen now how it would have been easier (maybe better?) to work with someone who could of guided me more. In my case I was working really hard to optimize for short chain stays and what I thought could be built wasn’t as straight forward as I had hoped. The decisions that I had to make ended up working out well but a more collaborative builder might have helped me get to the end result faster. I really like the frame that I got out of the process and would consider them again for the right project. They seem like a good match for what the OP is/was looking for.
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11-08-2019, 07:26 PM
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