"Frame cost" probably doesn't apply to the original poster, since he's getting shop price, but this price beats Spicer Cycles for the LHT. Don't know about their service -- and I've heard good things about Spicer. That counts for something.
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Originally Posted by pur1138
I have no experience with the Kona, although I do have a Bear that I think highly of.
I am in the process of building up a LHT which I got from Spicer Cycles. Best price I found and Gene there is a super guy. Answers e-mails promptly and did some extra work on the frame for me.
He powder coats too.
So if you go the LHT route, take a look.
http://parts.spicercycles.com/site/i...x=7&Submit.y=8