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Old 08-26-20 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by T-Mar
I don't like to be the one to deflate the balloon after your long search but that is a very common frame style and I see several differences in the frames. They're definitely not identical. First the rear dropouts have very different shapes. On the Murray, the rear dropouts appear to be attached by crimping the stays, whereas yours are brazed. The upper of the two down tubes on the Murray appears to be welded to the seat tube, whereas yours employs a lug. The Murray head tube does not appear to use lugs. while your frame does. Ironically, the Murray does not use the dual plate Murray for crown. In short, with the exception of the fork, the pictured Murray exhibits the cost concessions that are typical of their bicycles. Your frame appears to be a level (or two) higher than the typical Murryay grade. While it could still be a Murray, it's not a match for the pictured model other than in general frame style.
LOL Thank you!! It's totally OK if you deflate my balloon You are the expert so I totally believe your assessment. I'll just continue my attempt to figure it out, Even if i never do it is fun trying to and it is very nice to ride.
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