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Old 07-01-23, 05:50 PM
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FS: 1957 Express Werke Modell 65L Road Bicycle - 62cm

Hello folks! This bicycle is SOLD! Thanks for looking!

Please refer to the thread where I introduced the completed 1957 Express Werke Modell 65 L a few months ago for details about the build:

The 1957 Express Werke Modell 65 L is Back on the Road! - Bike Forums

I have ridden the bicycle a few hundred trouble-free miles since completely refurbishing it and now it's time to pass it on to the next owner! It rides wonderfully and feels reminiscent of large 531 straight gauge frames that I've had in the past, such as early Raleigh Super Course models. The 38mm tires are cushy and roll very smoothly over all kinds of pavement and I've had the bicycle up to over 30mph multiple times during stretches of flat sprinting. It's a fine machine. Everything shown in the photos in the original thread is included as well as the saddle bag shown in the photo below. Also included are the original, rough plastic fenders with a nice Munich bicycle license plate and a new set of Velo Orange hammered aluminum fenders that I purchased are replacements, but which will need some modification to the front to fit between the fork blades.

The seat tube measures almost exactly 62cm to from center-to-top and the top tube is an unusually short 56cm from center-to-center, but with the ~95mm Phillipe stem it works well for me like that, and in fact it's more comfortable to get my hands out over the brake hoods than on some of my other bikes.

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Old 07-01-23, 06:02 PM
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Neat bike! Great era. I'm just going to convince myself that this is 1cm too big.

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Originally Posted by beech333
Neat bike! Great era. I'm just going to convince myself that this is 1cm too big.
You may not thank me for asking, but is this fine bicycle 1cm too big for you by the standards of today or by the standards of its era?

My era is really racing bicycles from the 1980s and 90s but were I to diversify into the 70s and 60s similar questions would arise…
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Originally Posted by beech333
Neat bike! Great era. I'm just going to convince myself that this is 1cm too big.
French fit, right? This would go great with the Rochet you just picked up and the other French bikes of that era you own.
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French fit, right? This would go great with the Rochet you just picked up and the other French bikes of that era you own.
I'm already a bit of a believer in the french fit. I have always been sized to 58cm frames when shopping for new bikes, but I have found that I prefer 60-61cm(c-t) sizes. Going up to 62 is just getting too big/tall.

I pounced on the Rochet because I have a long arm/torso for my height, so the extra long top tube was appealing.
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I pounced on the Rochet because I have a long arm/torso for my height, so the extra long top tube was appealing.
Yeah, I wouldn't recommend this one, then. It has a high bottom bracket so its standover is about 34.5" with these fat tires, and I have short arms for my height of 6'1" and find this setup fine. My ideal is a 58cm top tube with 90-100mm stem. This is a hair shorter than that.

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Ooof - so ein schönes Rennrad! This would fit me very well
The idea of repatriating this bike to Germany when we move there this August is also very appealing. Alas, I can't afford it right now
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A slight modification to the initial offer - the VO fenders are now included in the $800 price, but I am keeping the toe clips and straps. This is reflected in the edited text of the first post. Happy fourth of July!

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It's a beautiful bike and unusual to come across a bike in my size from this era. Really well appointed too. Going to pass on this one for now. Bought three bikes this year and that's going to have to be it. Maybe next year? Good luck with the sale.
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Rare frame geo (relatively short TT compared to frame size -- my preference), yet apparently plenty of room leg / fender clearance in the front. Wonder what the frame angles and the trail/fork rake are?
BTW, high BB is also preferable if the frame is used as a path bike (i.e. gravel bike by modern nomenclature).
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Hello all,

Still very keen on moving this Express to an appreciative new owner, and I can eventually get around to details like the frame angles. The bicycle is in storage at my parents' place and I am taking off for an international trip tomorrow and will return on August 1. So, I won't be around to communicate until then in case anyone does happen to inquire. Cheers!

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I would certainly be DMing you if I could afford to buy this right now! GLWTS!
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Free bump for a fun looking bike. I'm really loving the 50's bikes lately.
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SOLD! Thanks for looking!

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