Thread: Frames: Record v. Grand Prix
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Old 01-23-09, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ken_matthews
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
If you are looking for a MB Grand Touring from the 70's, get a 76' or later. 76 is the year the GT's switched from 1020 tubing (similar to what was on the Grand Prix) to Vitus double butted tubing & dropped about 2 pounds of weight. Most mid 70's & up MB had Swiss threaded BB's as well.
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