WTB: Small (52cm TT) frame or bike, of sport-touring or vintage racer variety
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WTB: Small (52cm TT) frame or bike, of sport-touring or vintage racer variety
Getting the vintage bug again, and have been gathering some interesting spare parts. I'd like to build a road bike to make my 44 mile one-way commute more enjoyable. I've been riding it on my modern CX bike, but it's not great on the windy descents and I really miss the feeling of a steel road bike.
Requirements:
- Steel
- Top tube no longer than 52.5cm
Preferences:
- Columbus SL or thereabouts
- No repaints
- Tire clearance, the more the better
Budget:
- $400ish if it's a very nice frame. Less if it's not. I don't expect anything cosmetically pristine in that price range btw.
Requirements:
- Steel
- Top tube no longer than 52.5cm
Preferences:
- Columbus SL or thereabouts
- No repaints
- Tire clearance, the more the better
Budget:
- $400ish if it's a very nice frame. Less if it's not. I don't expect anything cosmetically pristine in that price range btw.
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I'll pack it better this time. Tri-A model, F/F, paint in vg condition and as funky as a Land Shark.
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I am not fond of the brand name, Nishiki, nor Univega for that matter.
Rossin
50cm Rossin Quadro Road Bike Columbus
TREK 600
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/4994176712.html
Moto Team Champion
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...992587630.html
Peugeot Super VItus - 1985?
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...999507925.html
Rossin
50cm Rossin Quadro Road Bike Columbus
TREK 600
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/bik/4994176712.html
Moto Team Champion
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...992587630.html
Peugeot Super VItus - 1985?
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb...999507925.html
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Who knows what this will sell for. Vintage Chesini Arena Steel Road Bike Frame Set 1980s Columbus SL SP VGC | eBay
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Who knows what this will sell for. Vintage Chesini Arena Steel Road Bike Frame Set 1980s Columbus SL SP VGC | eBay
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You sold the Peugeot?
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this one seem close....53.5 (but notes may be shorter you could check) https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...her-stuff.html
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what with the no love for Nishiki and Univega. couple of my favs.
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this one seem close....53.5 (but notes may be shorter you could check) https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...her-stuff.html
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Another ebay choice. Trek 660 Frame and Fork Reynolds 531 Tubing 52 Centimeter | eBay
You might even be able to do pickup, although it is a bit of a drive.
Oops, never mind. Didn't notice the long tube top.
You might even be able to do pickup, although it is a bit of a drive.
Oops, never mind. Didn't notice the long tube top.
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I think these were Columbus? (edit: Columbus Tenax, apptly)
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/5011459307.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/5011459307.html
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I think these were Columbus? (edit: Columbus Tenax, apptly)
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/5011459307.html
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/5011459307.html
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did you see these two 49 may be too small
$$$ on this on were more than you want, but bigbossman has a really good rep (doesn't post much anymore) that the bike is nice https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ive-train.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...cm-lemond.html (notes 49, but talks about measuring 52)
$$$ on this on were more than you want, but bigbossman has a really good rep (doesn't post much anymore) that the bike is nice https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...ive-train.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...cm-lemond.html (notes 49, but talks about measuring 52)
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Have a 93 Waterford built Paramount with 753 Reynolds. It's currently built up with a mixture of Sram Red and Force and Thomson post and stem. I also have a 94 Cannondale H400 that's built up quite nicely. I'm 5'5" so this is right around the frame size that all my bikes are.
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I have a 52cm Super Sport frame set with Columbus Tenax tubes, late 80's I believe. If you want to get fancy, I can include most of a 7/8-speed dura ace group with a 7sp mavic wheelset. PM me with your thoughts, price, etc. I'll try to post pictures of it soon.
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I have a late 60's vintage Reynolds 531 Carlton frame I believe is a 21"
and a mid 70's vintage Vitus tubing Motobecane also 21"
if you like I will pull them out and get some pics
and a mid 70's vintage Vitus tubing Motobecane also 21"
if you like I will pull them out and get some pics
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Are you still looking?
I'll sell you this (frame, fork, headset):
It is a gorgeous frame in excellent condition. Handmade in Italy, Bilato Brothers. For some reason I think it is SLX but not sure. It is a tad large, 51 seat tube C-C, 53 top tube, C-C. Also, no rack mounts or anything....not sure if that works with your commute.
I'll sell you this (frame, fork, headset):
It is a gorgeous frame in excellent condition. Handmade in Italy, Bilato Brothers. For some reason I think it is SLX but not sure. It is a tad large, 51 seat tube C-C, 53 top tube, C-C. Also, no rack mounts or anything....not sure if that works with your commute.
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What about this hard core classic. https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...-titanium.html