I decided that I'm wanting a bike with a little more "personality" to it than a generic, off the rack bike. I'm currently riding a track frame that is a size or two too small for me. I was able to find a builder who is local and set a date with him for the 17th to get fitted and discuss this project. The frame will be a track-ish, single speed bike that will mainly be for 15 mile sprints and occasional 50+ mile, semi leisurely rides with friends. After reading reviews and feedback, I decided that I wanted to model it after All City's Big Block model as I'm familiar with the geometry, though it has no toe overlap unlike my current frame.
The guys I'm going with seem to be a somewhat new business. I've read that it's best to go with experienced frame builders, but they came in at an agreeable price point ($1800) and I like that they're local. Their website and ig page shows some nice repair craftsmanship to my eyes though not a lot of full on frame builds. I'm thinking that since this could be a somewhat new experience for all of us, I should come here and get a little ahead of the game with knowledge before proceeding with this build.
So far I've emailed him the geometry numbers I'm interested in, that I wanted it drilled for front and rear brakes, the type of lugwork I'm after and since I'm between All City's sizing, that I probably should have him fit me for it. We also have tentatively settled on going with Zona as the tubing.
Here's the geo I'm looking at, I seem to be right between 49 and 52 cm
Here's the builder
https://www.cbcycles.com/custom-frame-work/
and his instagram
https://www.instagram.com/c_b_cycles/