Thread: Frames: Record v. Grand Prix
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Old 01-23-09, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mparker326
Super Courses do have short wheel bases. I just got a 73 Super Course and I can't run a front fender on it because my big feet hit it. I had the same fender on my Motobecane Grand Record (touring bike) and my feet never hit it. I'd look for a Grand Touring if I were you.
There's a frame from the 80s on ebay - he wants $135 (buy it now) which ain't too bad. But it's an 80s frame, and I'd prefer something from 60s-70s.

http://cgi.ebay.com/53-cm-20-3-4-Mot...3%3A1|294%3A50
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