NUN, and other Mercain owners; If I'm not mistaken, isn't the Mercain prices more in line with the Atlantis that Rivendell also sells? And if so, do any of you know how the Mercain compares with the Atlantis? If no one has compared the Altlantis then what about the Rivendell? do not put the lugs into the equation, just overall value and quality...which would you buy?

I have a trip planned for this next summer to England, and have made "paper" plans to visit the Mercain shop and have one custom built and sent home when done; this is why I asked the crazy question above. Both the Atlantis and the Mercain intrique me, while the Mercain I like better but only from the Lugs standpoint, I like their spearpoints lugs a lot. The bike will be used for touring.