Originally Posted by
KonAaron Snake
Performance branding carries negative connotations.
I have a Biemzetta built Palo Alto (another mostly catalog shop, but without the negative connotations) and I've seen a BMZ built Performance Sports Tourer...they're excellent bikes, very well made and very nicely detailed. Likely a lot nicer than some of the Italians many here give credence to.
I'd buy/build that bike in a heart beat, and were it local, I'd already be en route. Great price for what's likely a heck of a nice frame.
I just noticed in the specs that the top tube isn't SLX, only downtube, seat tube, and chain stays. Not a deal-breaker, but odd. I've seen using SP or something for seat tube sometimes, but here there's no mention of what steel it is on top tube or fork or seat stays.