yep, that was the idea. I wasn't looking for any really nonstandard/custom geometry, since i think i fit just fine on a 56, 57, or 58 with adjustments. for this bike it was more about getting a steel frame built by a master builder (not mass-produced out of china) without having to compensate for it being 20-30 years old. if this frame works out, i have a frame built by a master for less than the "vintage" frames go for now.

I had surfed CL and eBay for months before going with this frame. all the truly desirable bikes (for example, ~90s colnagos in good condition) were way overpriced, many of them with rust or damage. the sellers had no reason to come down on their prices because a well-maintained vintage frame doesn't get any less vintage as time passes.

a good example, this Cinelli Genius frame - http://www.ebay.com/itm/rare-1993-Ci...item5d344b2efc - has been on eBay at $1950 for easily a year. the guy won't come down on the price, and someone will someday buy it.

When I put in my order, I sent them a picture of my current bike & said I'm looking for aggressive geometry, i plan to use a 120mm stem with a 43mm rake fork, and I plan to use it for aggressive riding and racing (as opposed to touring).