Originally Posted by
jtarver
WTB- Lugged steel touring frame 56/7mm. Basically looking for a LHT alternative in the C&V style. Price range similar to LHT($400-500). Canti brakes and low rider mounts preferred, but not a deal breaker. Thanks
Also have a look at Mercian (
http://www.merciancycles.co.uk/frame_king_mercia.asp) The King of Mercia is their top touring frame, and probably the top contender for me until I started doing some work for a well-known custom framebuilder here in Philly. With the current exchange rate, that L515 works out to be $737, not too shabby.
Still, one day I'll own a Mercian...they're beautiful bikes with one hell of a heritage.
Pete