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Old 06-29-20, 05:45 PM
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SJX426 
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Bikes: '65 Frejus TDF, '73 Bottecchia Giro d'Italia, '83 Colnago Superissimo, '84 Trek 610, '84 Trek 760, '88 Pinarello Veneto, '88 De Rosa Pro, '89 Pinarello Montello, '94 Burley Duet, 97 Specialized RockHopper, 2010 Langster, Tern Link D8

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rch427 I have a Colnago in 58. My equivalent measurement to yours is 35. The Colnago is just on the edge. I have to use a Brooks Pro to be able to get the saddle high enough and it still needs to go more. Are there longer posts? yes. It is hanging on the wall because other bikes are the right size and probably as good to ride. It has over 3000 miles with me on the saddle and yet it has been 3-4 years since I have taken it on a ride of any consequence.
I wish it were a 59 or 60, but I am mostly glad I have it. Every time I look at it, I wish it were just a wee bit bigger.
1983 Colnago Superissimo, on Flickr
There are other bikes I would love to have. Luck is sometimes on your side. One that I did want was a red De Rosa. Got it now, in 60 . It currently is a work in process.
Another bike I wanted and found as a surprise is this one that is my go to bike. It looks ratty, but it is orginal once. I am living with that! I love the ride. Converted to Campagnolo Chorus, just as good as the original DA 7400, except I now have Ergos instead of index DT.
P1010551, on Flickr
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