Originally Posted by polygon1

I built up a Cross-Check as a single-speed gravel bike recently and I’m enjoying the single-speed thing a lot more than I expected. Looking for a steel frameset to build up as a city/road bike. What’s the most supple, cushy, comfy steel single-speed-appropriate frameset out there under ~$1000 USD? (Preferably quite a bit under, because I’m in Canada, and shipping/import costs if I have to bring it in from out of country can add up to 50%.) Considering the Wabi Special (I like lugs), Pake Rum Runner, Bassi Bloomfield, or a State 4130. Vintage isn’t really an option, there’s nothing much local and I need something in the 58-62cm size. Looking for something that'll really eat up the vibrations from crappy pavement.