Originally Posted by
megalowmatt
I agree with Nobodyetal - just build up a 1x frame and get exactly what you want.
If I had the tools, skills, knowledge, and patience to do so, I would. However, I lack three of those qualities.
Basically, I was wanting to take a Giant Escape and convert it; Giant does have a 1x8 in the Via 2, but I prefer the riding position of the Escape better.