Lurker here who recently finished grad school, now looking to treat myself to a high-end, proper track frame (student loans be damned). I've been researching custom frame builders for about a month now and before throwing down on a deposit I want to make sure I'm not overlooking somebody.

First some background...I've never owned a proper track frame. Currently own a run-of-the-mill 4130 cromo San Jose and an 80's Columbus tubed Torpado 12-speed.

Some criteria...I'd like to keep it around $1700 and made here in the states. Also a strong lean towards steel, though I've never ridden aluminum so anything is possible. My current top 3 in consideration are Geekhouse, Horse, and Samurai cycles.

A wildcard with Low cycles (not really custom and they're aluminum...someone talk me out of it!) recently peaked my attention but the dimensions really threw me off with the long top tube/short seat tube. A concern for someone with a 36'' inseam?

Enough with the B.S., who else should I be looking at?