Originally Posted by
ShannonM
The only necessary or sufficient justification for a fine custom bicycle from a great builder with whom one already has a long-standing relationship is "Because I want to and I can."
(Definitions of "I can" may vary.)
--Shannon
Strictly speaking, "I can" order a custom from Ed, but it would be pushing the envelope a bit. My wife is incredibly supportive of my cycling habit and rarely if ever says anything about my spending. I don't want to abuse that, so I try to exercise some restraint. Emphasis on "try."
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Originally Posted by
verktyg
July last year, I ordered a new custom road frame from Ed, like this Della Santa track frame. Last week, he said I was number 3 in line!
verktyg
Please tell us you heard that from Ed and not from Roland . . . .
