I chose a specific builder because I wanted their ideas, aesthetics, etc. applied to a bike designed for my size, weight and riding style. These ideas and practices (craft, material, weld-style, etc) are what truly distinguish builders from one another. If you have very strong ideas (that you're not willing to compromise) about exactly which tubeset you want, fork rake, trail, geometry, etc. then what are you coming to the builder for exactly? I'm not suggesting that is anybody here but I have heard such discussions on other forums and it has always perplexed me. It's like they want a builder to put their name on a bike that they didn't actually design. I think Grant's honesty and refusal to compromise, even if it means he might lose a sale, is actually refreshing. Fortunately there are a lot of choices when it comes to custom builders and most anybody can find what they're looking for. I can't wait to ride the Rivendell Grant designed for me.
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