Originally Posted by
Deshi
What is your budget? I bet we could help you find a nice new frame if we knew what you were willing to spend.
Also, what are you looking to get out of the bike? In my opinion, the point of a handmade bike is to get something that is tailored to you. Buying a used handmade bike is noce but you are not getting the biggest benefit from going handmade. Having the bike personalized is why most people go handmade. That way you get the geometry you want, the look you want, the color you want, the braze on's you want, etc, etc, etc. I would recommend straying away from used NJS frames for teh fact you do not know the history behind the frame. It could have been wrecked, the previous rider could have been a brute and fatigued the metal quite a bit.
I'm looking to spend up to arond $800, but custom isn't exactly what I need, or want, since they go for 1 to 2k. I guess I want handmade because I'm assuming it's higher quality than factory-made and at a higher standard. Really just want a traditional, track geometry, frame with good tubing. Of course handmades always a plus