Originally Posted by
Vixtor
There's a lot you could play with; angles, tubings, tubing sizes, chainstays length, rear triangle material, fork rake, fork length etc etc.
But do you really need a custom frame?
No, don't really need a custom frame. But by the time I find a mass-produced frame I really like and have that imported to Japan (because 54cm is the biggest size available in Japan) I end up paying close to what I would pay for a custom made steel frame.
With the custom made steel frame I have the option of having the fork brake-hole drilled. I can get the perfect size, and I can chose design and color.