Ask him.Just to be clear and I didn't mention this in the initial post orginally.
I can't afford custom right now. But I would consider paying more for off the peg from a smaller builder?
Did Ted James used to be known as Super Ted? I know he was a superb mechanic if it's the same person (looks to be) and is no doubt a great mechanic.
Does he do an off the peg hardtail?
Stayer my current UK favourite - eminently practical with 650B and disc , but has the look of a fierce 80s klunker
https://www.stayercycles.com/product/staytb-frame/
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