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12-26-06, 01:25 PM
I'm looking for a large Schwinn Sierra, High Sierra, or Cimarron from the mid- to late '80s. These had a rigid frame, horizontal top tube, forged dropouts that are horizontal in the rear, and relaxed frame angles (generally 70 degrees for both the seat and head tubes). In terms of size, a 23" frame -- the biggest they made -- would be good, as I'm 6'3" with long arms and legs.
To help you get a better idea of what I'm looking for, here's a shot of a wonderful 1984 Sierra I had until very recently (it was stolen, alas): http://velospace.org/node/1199. This is the smallest size I can use (I think it was a 22"), and one notch up would be great. Have a fondness for this particular model and year, as it has a great fastback seat lug, but am open to anything that fits the bill.
This is for a rider, not a museum bike, so the components don't have to be original or even in particularly good shape. No matter what the color or model, the paint can be in marginal and it can be a whole bike or just a frame. No cracks or serious frame rust, however, and it should come with the original fork. Would also prefer to stay away from roller-cam or U-brakes -- cantilevers are the way to go.
Thanks in advance for your help. Photographs, even fuzzy ones, would be greatly appreciated. You can reply to this post or write leightonwalter@yahoo.com.
To help you get a better idea of what I'm looking for, here's a shot of a wonderful 1984 Sierra I had until very recently (it was stolen, alas): http://velospace.org/node/1199. This is the smallest size I can use (I think it was a 22"), and one notch up would be great. Have a fondness for this particular model and year, as it has a great fastback seat lug, but am open to anything that fits the bill.
This is for a rider, not a museum bike, so the components don't have to be original or even in particularly good shape. No matter what the color or model, the paint can be in marginal and it can be a whole bike or just a frame. No cracks or serious frame rust, however, and it should come with the original fork. Would also prefer to stay away from roller-cam or U-brakes -- cantilevers are the way to go.
Thanks in advance for your help. Photographs, even fuzzy ones, would be greatly appreciated. You can reply to this post or write leightonwalter@yahoo.com.