Originally Posted by
Scooper
If I were in the market for something in the 622 SLX price range, I'd at least consider the Holland ExoGrid which more fully integrates the Ti and CF. The Ti grid also offers some protection of the carbon tubes from impact damage.
Holland Cycles ExoGrid

more fully integrates the Ti and CF. The Ti grid also offers some protection of the carbon tubes from impact damage.
Holland Cycles ExoGrid
Coincidentally, my two custom steel bikes were built by John
Hollands of Reisterstown, Md. He may not be well know throughout the country, but on the East Coast most frame builders know of him.
John Hollands Bicycles | England native named Hollands makes bicycles that do America proud Reisterstown shop a mecca for cyclists - Baltimore Sun