Originally Posted by
phatatude
I will probably hold onto it in fear that others might deface the bike. I can care less about what the frame is worth because Im not out to make a buck, I just wanted a slick lookin' single speed that had an original color I would be proud of reproducing in some way...I passed on other frames because they were a bit too nice.
This is really a contradiction. If you put those wheels on it you are defacing it by stressing the rear triangle with a 1cm spread. It'll damn hard enough to get the wheel in, but don't be suprised when one of the bridges starts to break away from a stay. Of course you could properly cold set it by then you would have just defaced it, reducing it's value to nil as a vintage collectible.
Originally Posted by
phatatude
The sad thing is There still is no definite info on the bike so I could be holding onto a turd. I need gloves
hopefully its just a bike named a Falcon with phat pointie lugs and a cool wrap around seat stays...
I may head back over to see if there are any other frames that get my goat... But I still am going to find out what I can about this frame.
Well that is not true. People have told you Merckx road falcons which gives the brand immediate collector appeal. And we know you have a wonderfully crafted reynolds 531 frame. That is special in and of itself. We regularly restore frame from far worse condition than that. Take corky for example.
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