Originally Posted by
Terror_in_pink
The frame is the Specialized Ruby Expert (2007), but don't get it! The seat tube angle is super steep and will hurt your hand/wrists. The builder I chose for my custom is Bill Holland. He built a bike for a woman who is much shorter than you and she LOVES her bike. I think most experienced builders should be able to fit you. If you can avoid it, don't get a stock frame. Stock frames are huge bummer in small sizes.
Just for the record. You can do track stands pretty easily with toverlap. I used to jump curbs while turning on track bikes with major toverlap. It's all about timing
<grin> Oh, I already have a 2007 Spec Ruby Expert! I think the fit on it is pretty good for me. I have not had hand problems with it. I also have a custom Gunnar Sport. But it was a custom for someone else that I got (cheap) on ebay. I like the fit of the Sport too. It is a bit higher in front than the Ruby. The seat tube angle of the Sport is a bit steep for me so I have a set back seatpost. But I have done several mountain centuries on it with no discomfort.
If I get a ti custom the Ruby frame will be replaced. I need to go get a Retul fitting at a local LBS and a close examination of both of my road bike's geometries to decide what the custom geometry should be.
My bf is from San Diego and he is quite familiar with Bill Holland bikes. My bf is also thinking of a custom ti frame soon and he is currently looking at Moots or Eriksen. They are only a few hours drive from here (both in Steamboat Springs, CO). I'll consider Moots or Eriksen for my custom too. Mine may be a couple years off yet.