I'm currently riding a nicely built Gazzetta, but am getting the itch for something that has a bit more personality to it. I like its geo and stiffness, but find the steel and frame to be a bit bland and uninspiring. Lugs would be huge plus, but not an absolute necessity. A horizontal TT is the only thing I'm probably set on aesthetics-wise. I like the Soma Rush, but my 1 1/8 carbon fork can't be used with it. The Godzilla checks a lot of my wants, but the color, and price to a degree are putting me off from it. Am I limited to a Wabi at this point? Not opposed to the more relaxed geo or slightly more flexy ride, but those aren't the reasons I'm looking to upgrade for either. FWIW I'm 5'7" with a 30" inseam. All my components are black. Are there any used frames that I should check out?


Looking at the AllCity Big Block, I'm kind of digging the bottlestays and lack of toe overlap. It looks like their steel is just a different butted variance of cromor, for the most part, which is the same as my gazzetta. I'm sure it rides different, but at the same time if I'm spending upwards of $700 for a different frame, I want to make sure it's an appreciable difference. I really like how the Tange rides on the Soma mixte I built for my wife, so I see what a difference in having better steel makes. Sorry, just thinking out loud.