I'm going over budget like a good 'un, so may as well throw the options open a bit..
I've now got most of the important bits; stop stuff, go stuff, silly big wheels, bits to sit on, etc but just need a frame. Now initially I was looking at trying to find say, a cheapo 2nd hand inbred but it's all gone a bit magpie, basically, shiny things are casting their glamour.
Now I tend to agree with Mr Singular on matter of cludgy adjustable dropouts, kinda hate horizontal dropouts and quite like the EBB idea. This basically seems to mean I'm down to Swift Vs SIR9 (because I'm a tart). The two things that spring to mind are (1) anything else I should consider and (2) HOW MUCH?
Is the SIR 9 really worth a look/demo, or is it just exchange rates and where it's welded rather than any inherent marvellousness? I know 853 is pricey stuff, but is it really THAT pricey?
Anyone ridden both?