KEN: as said, it is drilled for front and rear brakes. I sent the frame to be powder coated by a place here in Denver called "Blast Tech". They bead blast the frame then send it to colorado springs to be painted by T'aint Paint. Cost is only about $70 total with a one week turnaround. Its not show quality, but pretty damn nice for the money. Durable too.

I picked up the frame/fork through World Class Cycles via the phone. I actually had a GREAT experience with this shop. After calling 25 local shops, and 15 out of state with not 1 return/follow up call, I found World Class in New York. He called me back in 15 minutes, got my info and had the frame and fork in my hands 4 days later for a total of $475. I wanted to keep my business in CO preferrably a mom n' pop shop...but they are apparently too busy griping about eBay, big chain stores, and how "the little guy is suffering" to pick up the phone and order a frame.

My first impression of the quality on the frame is at least up to par, even if the paint isn't. Not uncommon for Italian frames is would seem. Having built frames for a living, I was impressed with the workmanship despite the low cost. The frame measured perfectly straight on a 600lb solid marble alignment table with digital calipers. All the brazing looked even and solid, and it came with a campy pinch bolt in the seat tube. nice. Its not a boutique frame, and maybe wont grab the oohs and aahs of a cinelli or gan...or my dream of a jonny cycles frame...but for a daily ride I feel super lucky and happy with the purchase. We hit 70+ deg today...a week is going to be torture.

stay tuned for post paint pics.