Quote Originally Posted by pll View Post
More than a dream bike, I need riding time...

Reading about crankin's experiences with a custom build reminds me of my fear of going custom: not being entirely satisfied with the outcome. That, plus the higher expense, will keep me away from a custom bike for many years, even though I'd love to get a bike with SS couplers to take it with me on trips.
True. I'm a fitting nightmare (super-short torso, long femurs) , and frequently not-so-in-love with the color palettes available for women's bikes, so custom sometimes seems like the best bet in the long term. But I'm terrified of not being satisfied with the results because I don't know precisely what I want.
Not that it matters right now, 'cuz I'm broke.