Tale of Two Expeditions
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Tale of Two Expeditions
I recently spotted a big Specialized touring frame in the classifieds here, a few weeks ago. It was priced pretty good, but it was pretty damn big. I watched it for a few days, and the seller dropped the price on it it enough that I decided to risk the size factor.
The bikes that I have range from 63-65cm. There's a fair amount of seatpost showing on all of them. This Expedition is a 68cm... I plan to build it up and ride it. I think I will have close to a fistful of post when all is said and done.
I'll start with a few photos. It arrived well packaged this afternoon.
The standover with 25c tires is just over 36 3/4\".
The bikes that I have range from 63-65cm. There's a fair amount of seatpost showing on all of them. This Expedition is a 68cm... I plan to build it up and ride it. I think I will have close to a fistful of post when all is said and done.
I'll start with a few photos. It arrived well packaged this afternoon.
The standover with 25c tires is just over 36 3/4\".
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03-01-21, 07:40 PM
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The second Expedition came from a Goodwill auction, about eight or nine years ago. It was cheap enough that I had to buy it. It's a 54cm, and other than giving it a quick bath way back when, it is exactly how I acquired it.
This bike has been hanging in my basement since I brought it home.
This bike has been hanging in my basement since I brought it home.
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03-01-21, 08:12 PM
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No way. Nobody could ride that!
Are you going to swap the parts over?
Are you going to swap the parts over?
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Hey Roger- if you decide to pillage the 54 for parts and unload the little frame... you could think of me and Hobbiano .
Nudge nudge, wink wink...
Nudge nudge, wink wink...
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Heck of a packaging job on that newly added expedition 
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Hey Roger- if you decide to pillage the 54 for parts and unload the little frame... you could think of me and Hobbiano .
Nudge nudge, wink wink...
Nudge nudge, wink wink...
03-01-21, 09:34 PM
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Hey Roger- if you decide to pillage the 54 for parts and unload the little frame... you could think of me and Hobbiano .
Nudge nudge, wink wink...
Nudge nudge, wink wink...
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The second Expedition came from a Goodwill auction, about eight or nine years ago. It was cheap enough that I had to buy it. It's a 54cm, and other than giving it a quick bath way back when, it is exactly how I acquired it.
This bike has been hanging in my basement since I brought it home.
This bike has been hanging in my basement since I brought it home.
Can’t wait to see the build!
PS - that’s a bada$$ DIY copper bike stand!
03-01-21, 09:45 PM
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That crankset is unique, in that it's a 167.5mm.
That copper stand has been used more than my Park or Feedback. It's nice to just throw a bike up on the hangers, vs clamping down( especially for simple tasks like cleaning and adjustments).
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Super unique! And those 48/44 half-step rings would pair nicely with a 12-28 6s cassette (12-14-17-20-24-28). Not sure why I know these things...
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I started digging through some bins, and found a few pieces for the big frame. Not much, but it's a start.
These showed up in the mail today. I hope they fit..
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pretty sure I have a set of specialized-branded drop bars to go with that stem, if you get the hankering.
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Glad you can fit that massive 68cm Expedition! I wish my former 63.5cm version was a 65cm with the same top tube length. One of the best riding bikes out there, period. The 54cm has that Flag triple in beautiful shape! Enjoy!
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Dang! I like your parts bin!!
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Speechless. Tall guys should get to experience French fit, too, right? Awesome project and looking forward to seeing how this turns out, but I’m honestly surprised one could buy a bike that large without going the custom route. The canti studs look ridiculously low on this seat stays. I feel like I’m looking at a frame through a funhouse mirror.
+1 on the righteous packing job.
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Looks like you have a great start just from the parts bin. Have you decided if you are going with a double or triple crankset?
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Speechless. Tall guys should get to experience French fit, too, right? Awesome project and looking forward to seeing how this turns out, but I’m honestly surprised one could buy a bike that large without going the custom route. The canti studs look ridiculously low on this seat stays. I feel like I’m looking at a frame through a funhouse mirror.
+1 on the righteous packing job.
+1 on the righteous packing job.
Yes Kobe, I do have a few parts to get the ball rolling. I found a Sugino AT in the basement(180mm even), but somewhere along the line I removed the small ring. We'll see...
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I found a few more parts in the basement...
I've had these fenders for almost 10 years. Time to put them to use.
The bb is 115mm. I am not sure if that's long enough? The crankset is missing the small ring. I think I have it somewhere 🤔?
I've had these fenders for almost 10 years. Time to put them to use.
The bb is 115mm. I am not sure if that's long enough? The crankset is missing the small ring. I think I have it somewhere 🤔?
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if that's a set of 170mm ATs, and you prefer 175, I have a trade to propose... 
Edit: oops, i just saw 180mm...
Edit: oops, i just saw 180mm...
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polymorphself, they are some Civia fenders. I recently read that these fenders have been recalled do to the brackets coming loose and folks getting hurt. I will take my chances and check all attachment points carefully.
They are pretty long and look good, on some bikes.
They are pretty long and look good, on some bikes.
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