Originally Posted by absntr

Sorry, Mattface for regurgitating some of what you said.

seaden - you might want to keep your eye out locally or on ebay, CL, etc for a classic European frame that might suit your needs. They have the vintage style you're looking for but obviously track.

Also, depending on how much you're willing to pay, you can look into a Bob Jackson. The Vigorelli track (off the peg frame) is a grass track racer (which would make for a comfortable ride with clearance) that is lugged, Reynolds 631 tubing and comes in your choice of paint, decal colour and pinstripe colour. Currently with the conversion it comes to just about $550 shipped with a current 4 week turnaround. They've been very easy and great to deal with considering they're across the pond.

http://www.bobjacksoncycles.co.uk/pr...roducts_id=307

Edit - drilled for a front brake as well.