Seeking 69cm or larger frame or frameset
09-06-14, 09:09 AM
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Seeking 69cm or larger frame or frameset
I'm baaaack!
I did this in 2008 - after two years of looking - obtained a 70cm (c-t) Gazelle!
I still ride the Gazelle, daily. The urge has hit me again and I am looking for
another big frame to play with. Should be a steel alloy - Reynolds 531 or similar. Miyata makes excellent frames, too, and Ishiwata tubes in frames are highly sought.
For you jokers out there, I am 6' 3" and have a 35" inseam.
Large frame are more comfortable. Thanks to T-mar and Marty for their help in the past.
For those who are uncertain about the appearance of a large frame, take a look at those in my signature.
I did this in 2008 - after two years of looking - obtained a 70cm (c-t) Gazelle!
I still ride the Gazelle, daily. The urge has hit me again and I am looking for
another big frame to play with. Should be a steel alloy - Reynolds 531 or similar. Miyata makes excellent frames, too, and Ishiwata tubes in frames are highly sought.
For you jokers out there, I am 6' 3" and have a 35" inseam.
Large frame are more comfortable. Thanks to T-mar and Marty for their help in the past.
For those who are uncertain about the appearance of a large frame, take a look at those in my signature.
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09-06-14, 07:09 PM
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Here's a tall order, Italia with an English pedigree: Vintage bicycle, hetchins italia bicycle, very rare 28" frame | eBay
09-06-14, 07:56 PM
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Wow, that Gazelle is some freaky-deaky stuff! Love it! Thanks for sharing, Big Guy. 
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09-06-14, 08:20 PM
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Gimme all your bikes! I disassembled my Fuji Royale a while back but that is one frame I will hold on to.
Come to think of it, I now have the necessary parts to put it back together.
Come to think of it, I now have the necessary parts to put it back together.
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09-06-14, 09:08 PM
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Huh, you're my size, but like frames 7 cm larger. To each their own I guess.
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09-06-14, 09:36 PM
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This popped up on my local CL. He wants too much for it, but it's been on there a while, so he'd probably come down. Probably 4130 chro-moly, depending on the year.
Schwinn LeTour Luxe mens extra tall 12 spd
Schwinn LeTour Luxe mens extra tall 12 spd
09-07-14, 07:05 AM
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Here's a tall order, Italia with an English pedigree: Vintage bicycle, hetchins italia bicycle, very rare 28" frame | eBay
09-07-14, 03:49 PM
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I'm baaaack!
I did this in 2008 - after two years of looking - obtained a 70cm (c-t) Gazelle!
I still ride the Gazelle, daily. The urge has hit me again and I am looking for
another big frame to play with. Should be a steel alloy - Reynolds 531 or similar. Miyata makes excellent frames, too, and Ishiwata tubes in frames are highly sought.
For you jokers out there, I am 6' 3" and have a 35" inseam.
Large frame are more comfortable.
I did this in 2008 - after two years of looking - obtained a 70cm (c-t) Gazelle!
I still ride the Gazelle, daily. The urge has hit me again and I am looking for
another big frame to play with. Should be a steel alloy - Reynolds 531 or similar. Miyata makes excellent frames, too, and Ishiwata tubes in frames are highly sought.
For you jokers out there, I am 6' 3" and have a 35" inseam.
Large frame are more comfortable.
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1986 Fuji Del Rey 27 inch 69cm by Bills Vintage Steel Bikes and Parts, on Flickr[/IMG]Test fitting for a box:
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Fuji Del Rey 69 cm 002 by Bills Vintage Steel Bikes and Parts, on Flickr[/IMG]
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09-07-14, 04:05 PM
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There are two conditions in life that determine your job, your house, your wife, your hobbies, etc.
1. You can do it. 2. It feels good.
That's why I ride big-frame bikes.
(It also keeps the short ones at bay that want to take a spin around the block/)
1. You can do it. 2. It feels good.
That's why I ride big-frame bikes.
(It also keeps the short ones at bay that want to take a spin around the block/)
09-07-14, 04:08 PM
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Who makes the Fuji tubes? If it is Ishiwata (on the steer tube) let me know what you want for it via PM.
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09-07-14, 05:40 PM
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Sorry, key word is "HAD", I should have been clearer. I sent this one to another forum member. This one was nice as it could handle really wide tires. I put a set of 700-38 from a hybrid and they fit just fine.
09-07-14, 07:07 PM
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I have a Nishiki frame set that I'll never use, as my ideal size is about 55cm. It's chrome moly but that's all I remember. I can take pictures. What is your minimum weight requirement? This is a sport-touring geometry frame. It's all black.
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09-07-14, 09:26 PM
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I average about 190lbs. Yeah a picture would be nice. Don't bother if it's less than 68cm (c-c).
Thanks, da Beaver
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09-07-14, 09:27 PM
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Thanks, da Beaver
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