Originally Posted by Doug Fattic

As a framebuilder myself, it is distressing to see an Erickson going for so cheap. The value on the tag seeming to cheapen his reputation. He belongs in the class of builders at the very top. In fact some of his finest work like the Calvin and Hobbs or the dragon represent the best of the very best. It displays an artistry almost none of us have. I'm actually very good at designing and carving lugs out of blanks but the Erickson models I mentioned is something I couldn't do.

On the frame pictured, that type of seat stay attachment requires a lot of care and work. I know a 61/56 size makes it an outlier for many. It was designed to best fit a customer and not be judged on how it rides for the masses since few have the body dimensions it was designed to fit. However I know many collectors that want to get a frame from the best American builders and this would be an excellent example of the best.