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Hi there. I'm just starting to do some research for a new cutsom steel frame. This will replace a steel Lemond that has never quite fit me right. I'm trying to decide whether I should go with a frame that really grabs me (like Vanilla or IF) or a less pricey frame (like Curtlo or Gunnar). Here's the rub--if I get a pricier frame, I can't afford a new build for it so I'll have to use the Ultegra stuff (4+ years old) off my Lemond (and then just sell the Lemond frame). This old stuff is in pretty condition. If I get a less expensive frame, I can probably afford to get a new kit with Ultegra 10. Either way, I'm going with a custom frame, so proper fit should not be an issue.
So those are the general options I'm looking at: Vanilla or IF with old stuff VS Curtlo or Gunnar with new stuff.
A Vanilla or IF is definitely going to make me drool more when I look at it, and I haven't yet decided how important that is to me. But will there be much difference in performance/weight/quality between the more expensive options and the cheaper ones? All the reviews I can find seem to be positive, but I figured I'd look for more input
Thanks
So those are the general options I'm looking at: Vanilla or IF with old stuff VS Curtlo or Gunnar with new stuff.
A Vanilla or IF is definitely going to make me drool more when I look at it, and I haven't yet decided how important that is to me. But will there be much difference in performance/weight/quality between the more expensive options and the cheaper ones? All the reviews I can find seem to be positive, but I figured I'd look for more input
Thanks