OK
From what I can tell; I maybe getting a free drink
AND lots of people want higher grade track frame
some want lugged
Can I ask
is it OK to go with function over fashion?
tig welded is just as functional as lugs [many say better] but lugs look great
Price of lugs is a lot
let'sd put it this way
853 tigged is cheaper than lugged 520
so - given that
what would be the choice
top of the line 853 tig
nice 520 with lugs
or something else?
[btw - 853 with lugs costs more than carbon fiber - and almost as much as Ti]
seems I should really do the higher grade track
now the question is which frame
btw #2 - light stiff aluminum is less than 520 even - not expensive at all
here I am open to ideas
and drinks [LOL}