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Old 01-06-20, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by theMotoMan
I’ve done a couple of 750 builds, one was a 1991 for my daughter. I rescued that one from destruction on Craigslist for $5. The seatpost was practically welded into the frame and I had to cut it out using a hacksaw blade inserted vertically. I cut a slot all the way down it and then grabbed it with vice grips and curled it inward and then got it out. One thing I liked about the 1991 frame is it features a common 27.2mm seatpost. My 1992 has a 26.8mm post, which is a lot less common to find. If memory serves, the 91 is the only one with a 27.2mm seatpost...someone may be able to correct me on this one. I’m talking the older True Temper steel ones.

Here are the pictures of the 1991 build. Did this back in 2007 and my daughter still rides it, but has a flat bar setup on it now.


What stem did you end up using? I have the same frAme And want to do drop bars.
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