FWIW: I emailed the person who originally quoted me, asked about finish and BB options.  I received an answer within 24 hours: Matte, Glossy or painted, BB92 is the only BB available, and shipping to MD would be $100.  The BB is kind of a deal killer as I'd built whatever frame up with a BEER ebb...

Does anyone have any additional info on the mysterious "BM-01" carbon frame?  Google doesn't provide much, and it seems very similar to all the rest but with a short chainstay and wheelbase measurement; I'm hoping at some point there will be an option for a frame that's a little shorter and slacker than the typical XC'ish 29er frame available now, this looks a little closer to what I'm after.  http://carbonbike.en.alibaba.com/product/526957576-213233970/Mountain_bike_29er_full_carbon_frame.html 

I received a quote from the above link for $296, which I'm sure doesn't include shipping, just a FYI.

Thoughts?

Rob