Hi all, I'm seeking some collective wisdom on a custom frame I ordered and am trying build up. For those of you who know who the builder is please don't mention his name. I'm not trying to bash anyone, I'm simply trying to determine what should be done that's fair to all.
I ordered a custom touring frame from a prominent CR framebuilder. I'm now in the process of building it up and she's close to being done. However, after hanging the calipers on the frame I notice that there is no way the strap from the rear rack that connects to the frame will work. The strap will literally be going right thru the cable adjuster on the caliper arm where the brake cable goes in. The rack bosses are on the outside of the stays, and it looks like they should have been on the inside. The frame is powdercoated.
It's possible that some kind of custom bracket could be made that would snake around the brake, but that seems kind of "hokey" and not fair to me. I'm sure the bosses could be removed and redone, but are the stays then still as strong? Is redoing a powdercoated frame possible and viable? Should I get a new frame? My money back? I'm open to any ideas and thoughts.
thanks,
Rod (disgusted in CO) Kronenberg
Fort Collins, CO