UPDATE! I just finalized the plans with the frame builder and put down my deposit. I am so stoked. I had already decided to go with the steel fork so I could get a rack and canti bosses added, and then after taking some measurements the frame builder told me that the back ordered Terry Carbon forks wouldn't have even fit, so I am glad I had already decided on steel before finding out that I didn't have a choice afterall. He is gonna also modify the seat stays to have canti bosses and a hanger. So I'll get a light travel bike that can work with tires from 23-32c, with or without racks, for everything from go fast rides to light touring. The price was very reasonable, since it is a bigger job for him if he gets to do the fork, retrofit and rear mods. Now, the question is can I really build this myself. I am gonna have him install the headset and fork, but I'll do the rest. I'll have to take pictures and post them as this project progresses. BTW, her name is Feronia, a travel Goddess and also a fitting name for a steel bike.