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If you're willing to switch to a 68mm BB, top pull FD and 27.2mm seat post, I can't recommend the Nashbar plain jane black frame enough: http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...90_-1___202388


I've ridden mine for about 3 years now. It's seen just over 3000 miles of commuting in the city/suburbs, a summer's worth of some fairly vigorous trail riding underneath my 225 lb self, and this past winter. I've currently got the bike upstairs half pulled apart for a thorough cleaning and drivetrain upgrade, and aside from some road muck and scratches to the paint, it's lookin good. Welds are great and no cracks that I can see in the critical areas. Cheaper than the Venzo, more toned down aesthetically, and I bet you can get free shipping from Nashbar if you wait until that promotion cycles back through.
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