This is what custom frames are all about

Yes, this frame is something that does not exist anywhere but in the world of handbuilt custom bicycles. The bike itself is not new or cutting edge but it has a bunch of features that when put together in this combination make for a really unique build

For starters it has 650 wheels that will be stopped with cantilever brakes, most likely Paul Component Neo-Retro. There are rack mounts front and rear. There are also bridges with fender mounts. Now here's where it gets ...well......different-the tubing is  Columbus SL except for Zona S-bend seat stays for tire clearance. The tubes are classic road frame dimensions. There's a 1" threaded steerer on the fork. The head tube is longer to allow the use of a large handlebar bag and also for an upright cockpit for commuting. Another thing I don't do often is fillet brazing. Along with that there's a cast seat tube sleeve with an integral binder- something I used a lot, but maybe 35-40 years ago. The owner of this frame and fork has a pretty long commute to work and the bulk of it is on rural gravel roads so the big 650 tires will be a way to smooth out the bumps. One last thing- the dropouts are NOS Shimano that have been in storage since the '80's . It was a real experience opening the package that ha stayed sealed for more than half of my own life. I hope the bike rides well for the customer and I had fun taking all of his ideas and making a bike out of them.