Sorry Mike, that pics came across a bit harsh.
Just want you to have all the options clear. How much is the Dahon btw?
no worries
approx costs so far:
A custom steel frame & forks, from 500ish up to 1500 for frame & forks +
for the kit to go on it
The Dahon steel separable, supplied with 9-speed shumano is about 1,200
I cant find a price for the steel richey cross, but the steel road bike is about 700 for frame, forks and hard case. The Ti version of the cross is about 1,900 for frame & forks + case which seems a little pricey.
The moulton will be about 1,500 if I dont go mad on the finishing kit..
If I can find a ritchey cross steel in the UK for about 600 - 650, it'll be a tough one to call between that and a mercian tourer..