Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
Look for horizontal dropouts. That usually means older steel frame bikes. Also, look for one that's about the right size. Ask everybody you know who rides bikes. If you ask enough people, you should be able to find a free frame.
So, you really think that there exists a decent vintage convertable frame in the SF Bay Area that happens to be this guy's size...for
free?
Why are you getting this guy's hopes up?