Ah - yes - Colin531 has made a similar point (above) and he's advised similarly some years ago.fastpedaller wrote: ↑6 Mar 2024, 7:04pmThat's weird, as a short while ago I wrote an 'essay' on why my Spa Tourer frame (bought 2014) has turned out to be one of the best I've owned (at a fraction of the price of a handbuilt). The note 'disappeared into the ether! Anyway in a nutshell..... I carried out alignment and thread checks and really can't fault it in any way - it rides nicely as well. The 1 1/8 ahead set isn't an issue for me, but I guess for some it could be a deal-breaker. BTW Mine is with a steel fork, if I had to accept a carbon fork I wouldn't have bought it - Other opinions may vary.JohnW wrote: ↑6 Mar 2024, 1:26pmMe too fastpedaller. I've previously had my frames built, but current need and current prices have made me look for a ready-built.fastpedaller wrote: ↑5 Mar 2024, 7:52pm It's a long while since I've seen a new frame with rear derailleur cable guides on top of the bottom bracket and chainstay!
I shall be having a look in Spa shortly. The problem is that frames have changed - they're all specific to current trends and fashions, and the previous universal ability to move all the tackle onto a new frame don't usually apply.
A new frame to current fashion and format will probably mean all-new tackle. And that'll be expensive.
A new frame custom built to accept my existing tackle may actually be less expensive than buying a new ready built frame an d all-new tackle.
'Fings ain't wot they used to be !!!!
I'll be going to Spa shortly.