I just found this frame builder... does anyone know much about them? The website is a bit sparse but it does include some very appealing prices for the touring frameset... This would solve my bike frame search! Im very much excited, and am going to call the two closest "dealers" tomorrow.

https://ourworld.compuserve.com/homep...n/Marbikes.htm

seems im looking at an oudated site (should have figured from the url)... im going to send them and email... becuase this site looks alot different https://www.marinoni.qc.ca/EN/Bikes/Touring/Turismo.htm

Marinoni built some of the finest, steel, racing frames that you could throw a leg over. They had excellent design, construction and handling characteristics. However, I have no experience whatsoever with the modern, aluminum, touring models. Still, their reputation and my experience suggest they warrant a perusal and test ride.

I love mine and as T-Mar said, the quality of the build is of the highest calibre. I had to have one since I am a Canuck

I have a 64cm touring frame from Marinoni. It is made from an os Zona tube set and is a very good frame. It cost me 750 or 775$ cdn painted with an aluminum touring fork.

They have been in business for 30 years and sell around 1500 bikes a year.

I'm quite partial to Marinoni (they are built close to my hometown!). I have 2 of them. A '95 road frame, and a '90 touring. Both excellent.

Mr. Marinoni started building frames in '75 I think. He has now passed the business to his family (I think) and they've adapted to the market with Al, Ti and Carbon frames (and of course steel), after resisting for a long time with lugged steel frames. Anyways it's very good stuff. I doubt you can find better value for a custom frame in North America. However I think making a 67cm frame might be difficult. I suggest you contact them.