Originally Posted by
Peli
Hey guys!
I've assembled a whole bunch of Dura Ace 740x that needs a frame. I'm hunting for something light in a race geometry with Columbus SL or equivalent! So far, I've found the Schwinn Circuit, Univega Super Strada, Centurion Ironman, and Lotus Elan/Supreme/Prestige to be especially appealing.
Why 1987? It's a meaningful year for me.
Any suggestions?
A $200 Nashbar alu/carbon frame will outperform an 80's vintage steel frame in every performance category including weight, stiffness, fatigue and corrosion resistance.
So if you're compelled to go with vintage steel, it has to be something that has unusually high subjective or personal value including historical significance, workmanship, prestige, personal nostalgia, bling factor, whatever.
Sorry but frames you've indicated do not pass this test, they are at best utilitarian brands. Schwinn? Seriously?
Frames that pass this test: Colnago Master, Pinarello Montello, Zunow, some Bianchi team bikes, etc.