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08-17-16, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by spock345

It will be an older frame but I would recommend a mid to late 70's Motobecane Grand Jubile or Grand Record. It would be either Vitus 172 or Reynolds 531 double butted tubing depending on the year. They can generally be had for about $200-ish for a bare frame (including headset and BB) or up to $400-500 for a full bike (all assuming very good condition). That would leave you at least half your budget for components, frame modifications, and upgrades of your choice.

A grand record.

A grand jubile.
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I have also seen people turn older Raleigh competitions into 650b rando bikes.

I'll keep looking for these- I just need to be patient. Btw, I found a Holdsworth Cyclone at a good discount on Planet X Cycles. Pretty sweet frameset. It's definitely in the running. Holdsworth Cyclone Heritage Frameset | Planet X

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