Knotted,
I am glad you talked to Smiley, I like him. He fitted us to our tandem. Never missed a step.
After drooling over the Rivendell Ramboulet for years DH decided to get a locally made bike instead (Sunday) so he put in an order for a Davidson; steel of course.. That's down at Elliott Bay Bikes.

Keep saving your money... And I hope your dental insurance pays for most of that tooth!