Originally Posted by 12XU
Are you sure Tsunami is the model name? I can't find that model under any of the categories on Seven's site.. I know the Axiom comes in a steel version, but that's the only road model that comes in steel. Also, $1,700 bucks for a tigged steel frame? Why, just so you can say you have a Seven? There a ton of small-time custom builders who would do frame and fork for less than that and even some big cats who have some models under that price and with many more extravagant options (lugs, multiple paint options, etc). I guess I just don't get a lot of these boutique semi-production companies (Lightspeed, Merlin, Seven, etc).
Look under cross frames.
Hmmmm. I have my reasons for going with Seven. No, not because of the name. As a matter of fact I almost had them put black decals on a black frame, but they don't have all black decals so I opted for white borders. Anyway, you could debate this to death. I chose seven because they build quality bikes, have great customer service, do a complete (and I mean completely) custom frame down to the milimeter. And their leadtime is only 8 weeks. If I lived on the west coast and was driving distance from some frame builders I may have chosen differently. But, I'm very happy to have gone with Seven. BTW, I'm getting ready to fork out $3500 for a tigged steel road frame, so $1700 doesn't seem so bad. Don't underestimate steel or tig welding.