The REAP looks nice. Then again, I have and RODE my Pearson Z1-9c at Kona in 2013. So, you can't really say that beam bikes haven't been to Kona. Granted, I am not a podium finisher at all, so I can't say that my bike is the mega-fastest thing around in Kona (at least in 2013 when I rode there). And, yes, my Pearson has horizontal dropouts, and I have no problem with them at all.
I like the REAP, but I do have a few questions regarding tube shaping. Still, I would choose the REAP over a Dimond. But, then again, I would rather have Graeme Pearson build me another frame as my first choice.
Team Zoot-Texas, and Pickle Juice