I second Indy's recommendation for builders. Since you're considering various materials, you might want to think about what you love and what you'd like to improve about your current ride and have a conversation with Carl Strong since he is a very, very rare bird in that he works with steel, ti and carbon.

Everyone who has worked with Carl seems to have only the best things to say about the experience. But the same can be said of Mr Kirk and Mr Kellogg (Spectrum) as well. Not as well versed with Ellis, Sweetpea or Yipsan to comment.

If you're not wedded to a particular material, I've heard it said that any good frame builder can use the material to create what suits your taste. However, this is not from my personal experience since I'm still in the "I'm not sure" stage myself.

Indy, sorry to hear you and your frame haven't come to terms.