Originally Posted by
Zaphod Beeblebrox
Pretty much any decent 80's Japanese bike will fit modern parts with little to no modification and can be had complete for less than just the VO Frame.
Add to that the fact that you have to be willing to accept a sloping top tube and a TIG welded frame...IMHO that frame is ugly.
What he said
Get a late 80s/early 90s TIG welded Japanese hybrid and will be the same as the polyvalent for far less $
(on the other hand, I looked at the specs of a complete Surly long hauler -or whatever they call it- the other day, and that thing might worth it at that price point)