Parts "grade" on touring-style bikes

[Becky]

I've got Ultegra level (some XTR) on my touring bike, but it was custom. You can order Surly frames only, stock frame and pick your own parts.

Gunnar might be another frame-only option, depending on your budget. Anymore , I buy a frame and build it up myself, just so I can spec it exactly to my needs and preferences. I wouldn't buy something with Sora/Tiagra....

[Zen]

I upped to 105 on the Aurora

[Grog]

Ok this confirms what I thought.

I'll look in Gunnar in Vancouver, have not seen them in stores around here yet.

Thanks!!