Quote Originally Posted by KnottedYet View Post
Would you consider calling Chris (and talking to Chris or asking Tim to have Chris call you back when he's available) and explaining what you need in a bike, and asking if they can help you get a truly CUSTOM Mondonico with the clearance and braze-ons you want?

Tim was probably right, that you can't modify the existing frame for what you need. Mr. DumpsterDiver was probably pulling a fast one telling you he could do it for you.

Now that you are getting free of the "wrong" frame, maybe ask Chris if Mondonico can create a frame, the "right" frame, just for you?

Not modify and paint an existing pre-made frame, but make an entirely new one to meet YOUR measurements and YOUR requirements?

(Chris and Mondonico did it for Trek, I bet they could do it for you)
I couldn't agree more. Again, I am worried cuz Mimi refers to going to this shop to see if they can talk her into keeping it. Mimi, to decide that you need to ask yourself why you thought you were buying this frame, if you think it meets your needs. I don't but its not what I think, its what do YOU think. If this frame won't meet your needs, then you must return it. Once the stress is behind you, by all means visit with Chris, your PT, Davidson, etc. Listen to recommendations. The fact that trek is happy with Chris is important, the fact that your husband is happy with Davidson is important too. Because many so-called professionals are lousy at customer service and fitting petite women.