Originally Posted by
ken_matthews
Thanks REDNECK and RHM. Now with frame in hand and swapping it for a pair of handlebars, I feel it was worthy trade. As far as heading up the food chain, I think you're right that I might have only cut a few places in line towards the front. But fwd progress is fwd progress. I'll keep my eyes out for a Super Course (in 54 or 56).
BTW. I want to use the bike for some touring and randoneurring. Would the Super Course be a good option?
Ken, as I was reading this thread, I was thinking you needed to upgrade to a Super Course! Or get more high-zoot and get your hands on an early 70s Competition or Gran Sport (both with full 531 frames). I think an early Super Course would be fine for touring as the chainstays were fairly long, and you can retrofit them to 700c wheels if you choose by using longer reach brakes. Later in the 70s, the geometry became much more race-like.
Neal