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Old 10-05-21, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jason13634
Hi,

I Am currently looking at getting a 1986 ascent. According to the seller it’s size 18.5. Just wanted to confirm the top tube of this size (i am assuming that 18.5 is the seat tube).

I am 5’8 and not sure if its too big for me.

Thanks!
18.5 is the frame size from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the top tube. here is a catalog for the 87's which would be close to the 86.

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