Katie got in contact with me right away, so thanks again. She's (or they - could be a group of people sharing that email - whatever) been very quick at send me a mockup of my requested paint and decal customisation. I'm still deciding whether to go for fully integrated - I think it's going to be easier to work on if I don't, but when I see those FSA examples on this thread, I've got a feeling I might go with my heart.

I was given a quoted figure of USD195 for shipping by air, but given that I'm in no hurry and I still have to source the rest of the components, I'm thinking I should go with a surface option instead and save the dough for better bits. Anyone else gone with surface shipping?

That’s good to know, I’d been wondering if that was the case. Rather a relief actually, to think that it may be in transit rather than just sitting in a warehouse in HK waiting to be picked up.

How long did it take from when Carbonda gave you the tracking number until you received your frame?

I'm being offered the fully integrated option and the partially (normal) integrated option. Does that mean there's any difference between the frames? Or just the type of bundle they offer (i.e. aero handlebars etc.)? If there's actually no difference between the frames, I'd go for the cheaper option and source my own bar, stem and so on.