Originally Posted by
yummygooey
Plus, custom frame builders should take care of all your geometry needs for whatever type of riding you're in to or want... if they don't, then you should probably take your money elsewhere because they either don't know what they're doing or they don't care about getting you a true custom to fit your needs.
Thats a really really common misnomer. There is no reason that a person that can fit a bike, and understand the relation between geometry and riding style automatically has the mitering, welding, and finishing skills required to build a frame. They are two seperate areas of expertise. Its like saying the worlds best butcher is also a michelin rated chef. They are in the same field, but totally different skill sets.