Didn't "skip" anyone. It's a fluid list which will be built upon, and taken away from if justified. Had to get out on my walk on the beach before sunset and felt those 5 where enough to get the ball rolling. It will be collective experience and knowledge that shapes this list, so I'm certainly not claiming to know them all…but I want all who meet the criteria to be among those held in this regard…worldwide if possible.

Couple of questions about Bruce Gordon before I can add this builder. I know they offer a couple of solid touring bikes but thought they were *not* custom specced frames. Are they?