DW just has pride in his work. i like that.
but i agree and disagree with him a little. yes, a walker frame WOULD make me a faster rider, but so would not drinking a beer or, as i plan on doing soon, lifting weights more often. the OP sounded to me like someone who would benefit more from riding a little more (or lifting weights, or whatever) than from buying a custom frame. maybe i am wrong, but that was my impression. custom frames make more sense to me for people who are already competitive. and i beleive that is DW's market. right?