Well, they got back to me:
Anyway, the CURDOMO is a standard frame, with SL tubing, coming in size ( 48-50-52-54-56-58-60)it' s an handicraft job, a few fine details, coming with classic brake-cable routing, 1" threadless steel fork, with only drop outs and fork ends chromed, with our company' s color paint ( red and white) for 850€
The CORSA GP new model, it' s coming with Spirit oversize tubes, lugged, silver f16 welding. Only in custom sizes, studied form Giovanni for your specific body measurements, it' s completely customizable, cable routing, gear bosses, derailleur, and if you don' t like to much the classic style, it could be fillet brazed welded, new drop outs model, 1"1/8 head tube, so all that you want. It' s on sale for 1.100€ with steel double plate crown fork ( the MASI model) with chromed standard parts.
We have 70 days of waiting time.
Ship one of them in USA cost 100€ with fast shipment ( insurance and tracking included )
To start the order we have to receive the deposit payment ( 50% of total) on our bank account or paypal ( need add 4% for service fee)
So, its about $1100 for the Curdomo (columbus SL, one paint choice, non-custom) and $1500 for a completely custom Spirit frameset. These prices are amazingly low compared to american framebuilders. I definitely want to choose my own paint, I want internal brake routing, and I would like a 1"1/8 HT so i can use modern forks and threadless stems.
The goal here is classic italian steel with modern components. I ride a Cervelo S2 - I want something aggressive and race-able, but with the qualities of steel (e.g. more lively and comfortable without being noodly).
I have some questions for you guys.
- Spirit or Stainless?
- Brazed or lugged?
- By gear bosses, is he referring to frame pumps and panniers?
- What does he mean by "derailleur" as an option?
- What other options should I look into?
This is a Corsa GP. Damn!
