Originally Posted by Mr Monster Legs
As far as theft goes, I’ve heard of too many people getting stems and bars stolen as well as seatposts and saddles- there are only so many ways to lock up a bike. I’d rather loose something cheap than something nice.
i hear you, but you can put 'cheap' components (or at least less flashy) on a nice custom frame and still have some of the fit, control benefits. the question is about wether or not to get a custom frame, right? my only point is one would lock up a surly-based bike just as tight as a custom frame based bike. or at least i would.