Originally Posted by
52telecaster
35s and fenders fit fine on my 73. If you decide the frame is too big I'll get you the next size down with a stuck seatpost.
I'll think about this. Did you post some pics? The top tube is great for me (a 57) so I may stick with this. I can go "french" fit and I'll have no trouble putting the stem at the same height as the saddle.
Alternatively I may just fix it up and give it to my nephew as it will fit him fine. Plus the bike is about 2x as old as he is which he will like.