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From: NJ, NYC, LI
Bikes: 1940s Fothergill, 1959 Allegro Special, 1963? Claud Butler Olympic Sprint, Lambert 'Clubman', 1974 Fuji "the Ace", 1976 Holdsworth 650b conversion rando bike, 1983 Trek 720 tourer, 1984 Counterpoint Opus II, 1993 Basso Gap, 2010 Downtube 8h, and...
Keep a sharp eye out for an early steel MTB with non-suspension fork in a small size. MTB 26" wheels are way smaller than 650c, and with narrow tires would reduce the height of everything. Easy to modify with a shorter stem and drop bar if desired, so a good and cheap solution.