Originally Posted by
bward1028
gotta be this, or crit frame, or tri frame. the only problem is that the set up for one of those hubs (excluding rohloff) would cost as much as finding the right frame.
I think you have it backwards: it's the Rohloff that costs an arm and a testicle. The Nexus 8 and especially the SRAM Spectro S-7 can be had for cheap.
Rather, the slight problem I envision now is the rear dropout spacing, though steel frames can be cold-set without any problem. We're talking only 5mm per side (120 to 130mm).