inkandsilver

FOUND! Thanks Kobe. I am looking for a 62-66cm frameset. This is for a 650b conversion to be shod with 42mm tires, so the clearances need to be generous to start with. Cosmetic condition is not a big deal, maybe even minor dents, as long as the frame is straight.

Let me know if you have anything interesting. Thanks!

Barrettscv 

I have a 1978 Trek TX900, I don't think you can get a 650x42 to fit the chainstays.

I also have a 25 inch (largest size made in this model) 1977 Motobecane Grand Record. it should take the 650x42. A 27x1 1/4 fits. I'll send you a PM.

oddjob2

I have a blue PX-10 that was just bought. Also Trek 311 and 500.

randyjawa 

Just got this mid seventies Motobecane Grand Record but it is only 60cm c-c. Willing to part out and sell frame set. Prefer to trade for a GR frame in my size, though. Anyway, Reynolds 531, Campy drops, Campy 1972 NR trans, TA crank and bb, Campy Record headset, Dura Ace first generation high flange black anodized hubs laced to Weinmann concave rims, Dura Ace first gen side pull brakes. Everything is in good shape except the faded paint.

inkandsilver

Replied.

Could you tell me more about year, condition, asking price on these? PM if you prefer.

Thanks, Randy, I wouldn't even mind that condition but 60 is too small for me.

Gartenmeister 

I have a Bridgestone 400 and a 1985 Trek 420. Don't know anything about clearances, but if you are interested I can check. The Trek is the 25.5 size. Has a small dent in TT. The Bridgestone is bigger. It has a WTS listing here.

$75 for Bridgestone, $100 for Trek, F/F/HS. Plus shipping of course.

I can mock up and photograph with 650b/38 if seriously interested.

Also, we are close so shipping should be about as good as it gets (which is still not particularly cheap on big frames like these).

inkandsilver

I like those Bridgestones but I think that one's a bit too big. I am interested in the 420 but it looks like it had fastback seatstays... not sure if that makes for enough clearance, but yes, I am interested enough to ask for a mockup. There's no big hurry, though.

Thank you!

Gartenmeister 

I don't know what fastback is but the seatstays are fine with 38s. Chainstays however are close. You could get away with running the 38s on this frame but no way on 42s.

Gartenmeister 

How about this? It is a 1976 Gitane Interclub. Has 531 frame, like TdF. Paint is terrible, but if you can get by it there is a cool bike underneath. Measures around 63x59. Clearances look pretty generous.

$125 for F/F/HS. Some other parts available, cheap.

Sedgemop

To use tires as big as 42mm on a vintage Trek, you'll probably have to go with a full blown tourer, like the 720 or 620. I tried doing the same as you on an '78 TX500 and could only go as big as 38mm, as others have said. You'll have to crimp the chainstays to go larger.

Sedgemop

Not mine, but might be worth checking out:

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inkandsilver

Ooh, is that orange? Hmm, I am getting lots of interesting options. Still waiting for photos of a few others.

True, that's what I did on my 600. Thanks for sending those listings, too.

Gartenmeister 

No, it is a hideous faded red. The frame is cool, but the paint is truly wretched. Good candidate for a powder coat, or build a bike that you don't have to lock up.

Roger M

I have a green 62cm Peugeot PR10 Frame, fork, hs, bb, from about 1975. It's in real good shape, but has a few scratches. $130 plus shipping & pp fees.

jjames1452 

I have a complete Trek 720. Search 720. The thread was a month or two ago.

Kobe 

A have a 65cm Sequoia and a 65 cm Trek 420 if you are still looking. I don't know about 650b, but the Sequoia will accept 700x35 and the Trek will take 700x42, both originally came with 27" tires. I like to keep it simple and stick to 700c.

brandon98

I have a copper colored 1980 Raleigh Super Course 12 that is in very good shape. 25" Reynolds 531 frameset. It has the original Raliegh pantographed Suntour derailleurs, Sugino crank, and Weinmann brakes. Original Barcons! It does not have the original wheels. I'd be willing to make somebody a good offer.


Very similar to DAF1009's here:

inkandsilver

Wow, a bunch of great bikes.

Holy cow, Roger, I have posted before in admiration of that bike... Will send a PM.

Both the 720 and the 620 are great bikes, but I am leaning toward something other than a full-on touring bike.
Kobe, can you post or PM me a little more info about the Sequoia? Top tube length, geometry if you know it, condition, price for f/f/hs, anything else.

Those are such good looking bikes. I'm just looking for a frameset, though.

Standalone 

Trek brake bridges are fairly high, and fork clearances are fairly low IME. It looks like I will have to use some rather long reach Mafac Racers just to get 700c's to work on my 520.

inkandsilver

Found a big-boy frame. Very excited; will post it when complete. Thanks to all for the offers and info.