Originally Posted by Ex Pres

I've ignored this thread until I saw a picture - bike's too small for you if it's too small in it's current pictured configuration. Pass it on.

Keep all the parts you like, particularly those that are not original, and sell the rest.. I'd probably strip to the bare frame and sell it that way.

Originally Posted by jeirvine

Yup - looks like you need a bigger frame. It would, however, fit me perfectly. Too bad - I sold an '83 Trek 520 frame a few months back that was 65cm with a 60.5 cm top tube. I bet Panasonic made a mid-80's touring frame that would fit you.

Originally Posted by Standalone

Wow, yes, that bicycle looks quite small for you. I'd still try a setback post-- the brooks emphasizes the shortness of the TT. Thank you for the pictures-- I want to get mine set up with 700c wheels and your canti photos help a great deal!

Originally Posted by Paramount1973

Life is too short to junk a bike because you don't have the correct stem, handlebars and seatpost setback for the proper fit.