I just heard back again from Lynsky that they are not trying too hard: "Our standover is measure center of the top tube so you may have some room just in front of the saddle."
Then he pointed me toward my local dealer, which I already knew about.
If I decide to drop coin on a custom I'd go look at Moots or Eriksen (both in Steamboat Springs, CO).
I saw a Bella on ebay. I'd like to stay with 700c wheels.
Specialized Ruby
Gunnar Sport
Salsa Vaya Ti
Novara Randonee x2
Motobecane Fantom CXX (Surly Crosscheck)
Jamis Dragon