Old 01-16-20, 04:26 PM
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More along the lines of what we are used to, this Winter is for sale by the same seller as the Shimano Airlines. Seller didn't originally mention the dimensions in the ad, but he replied to my message that it's 61cm seat tube, 59cm top tube. Given that it has a front derailleur braze-on tab but clamp-on shifters, top tube cable clips and non-aero brake levers, it seems a little anachronistic. I tend to think that by the time braze-on front derailleurs were a thing, attachment of everything else to the frame would be facilitated by braze-ons and brakes would be aero-routed. Also, not sure if the rear derailleur housing is just too short or if the diver bell is a bit too close to the dropout, but it needs a little something in that area.

Overall, it's a beaut and just my size, but I'm saving my nickels up for a framebuilding class. It's not cheap ($2200), but the seller is entertaining offers.

61cm Winter (Erik Estlund)

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