cfernandez 

I found a grail frame that I have lusted for years a few months ago, a 1987-ish 53cm red and white SLX Bottecchia. However, it is on the tall end of what I normally ride. Here is the story and pics:

https://www.bikeforums.net/21563063-post80.html

All of my other road bikes are a little more modern and normally I have clearance between my crotch and the toptube. With the Botttecchia I have no clearance, when mounting the BOT I find myself swinging my leg and sometimes hitting my saddle. Less seatpost is showing compared to the rest of my bikes. I have read in several places that older more vintage bikes that fit correctly did not show a lot of seatpost. Sizing was different then I guess?

Anyways, I am throwing this out there . . . does it seem to fit me correctly?

Does someone have a 50, 51 or possibly a 52cm Bottecchia SLX that they would like to to trade frames with?

Chombi1 

I wish I could trade bikes with you, My 89 Bottecchia Chorus Professional is a 52cm, but it's SL, not SLX, so it's not what you are looking for. I really prefer a slightly bigger 54cm frame. Might you consider just selling your frame or are you strictly just looking for a trade? If you might decide to sell, I am interested.

cfernandez 

@Chombi1

Chombi

I remember seeing your Bottecchia in other posts. Very nice bike, but yes, I am looking for an SLX frame with similar color/chrome as mine. If I do find a frame of the size I am looking for and have to sell my current one to do it, you will be the first on my list to ask.

BTW, what skyline is that in your photo? Los Angeles?

Chombi1 

Thanks for considering me if you ever decide to sell your frame. I'm just a real big fan of Bottecchias and my dream is to also get to own and ride an SLX Bott like your ADR Replica. I'm sure it will be a great rider, considering how My SL rides.
The Skyline is San Francisco, looking north from the section of the City called "South Hills". You can see the Bay Bridge and the tops of the Golden Gate Bridge towers on clear days from this street. I found this street in neighborhood where I can take pics of my bikes without any cars bothering me. It leads to a cul de sac with just a very few houses, so I never really encounter anyone in a car when I'm riding down the road or taking pics like the one of my Bott.

droppedandlost 

still one of my all time favorite bikes on BF