Seeking 68cm or 69cm frame
03-11-11 | 06:57 PM
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Seeking 68cm or 69cm frame
Hey bike forum -
I am looking for anyone out there who has a large, 65cm+ frame. I have been searching ebay and craigslist for the past few weeks, and I haven't been able to find one. I am looking to convert an old steel frame into a fixed gear bike, and I'd ideally like one of those old 27" frames, which convert into about 68cm or 69cm. I'm 6'7", and I ride a 67cm custom road bike, but I am looking to make this fixie without shelling out 2 grand for a custom frame. I know these old 69cm frames exist, I just can't find one.
I am looking for anyone out there who has a large, 65cm+ frame. I have been searching ebay and craigslist for the past few weeks, and I haven't been able to find one. I am looking to convert an old steel frame into a fixed gear bike, and I'd ideally like one of those old 27" frames, which convert into about 68cm or 69cm. I'm 6'7", and I ride a 67cm custom road bike, but I am looking to make this fixie without shelling out 2 grand for a custom frame. I know these old 69cm frames exist, I just can't find one.
03-11-11 | 07:26 PM
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Check the "frame doesn't fit" thread -- in the first post there's a link to a spreadsheet. I think that BF member noglider has a 68 cm cro-moly Nishiki, and it's too big for him.
Last edited by Charles Wahl; 03-11-11 at 07:30 PM.
03-11-11 | 07:26 PM
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I've got a 26 inch frame in my project queue right now (no 27 inch frames).
You should join and post a wanted to buy in the classified section.
You should join and post a wanted to buy in the classified section.
03-11-11 | 07:40 PM
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Hey guys, thanks for the advice so far. I will check out the classifieds section ...
also, what do you all think of these two frames I just saw on Craigslist ...
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/2251456835.html
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/2251457752.html
also, what do you all think of these two frames I just saw on Craigslist ...
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/2251456835.html
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/2251457752.html
03-11-11 | 08:55 PM
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Bikes: Treks (USA), Schwinn Paramount, Schwinn letour,Raleigh Team Professional, Gazelle GoldLine Racing, 2 Super Mondias, Carlton Professional.
THis is a 27" frame what I believe to be a 68.5cm frame. It's an NOS 1978 Raleigh Super Grand Prix. You really wouldn't want to ruin it and make a fixie out of it. But if you interested in a nice Vintage Bike your size PM me....
NOS 1978 Raleigh Super Grand Prix
As found NOS
NOS 1978 Raleigh Super Grand Prix
As found NOS
03-11-11 | 09:00 PM
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Hey guys, thanks for the advice so far. I will check out the classifieds section ...
also, what do you all think of these two frames I just saw on Craigslist ...
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/2251456835.html
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/2251457752.html
also, what do you all think of these two frames I just saw on Craigslist ...
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/2251456835.html
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/bik/2251457752.html
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03-11-11 | 09:03 PM
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The Drive Side is Within
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From: New Haven, CT, USA
Bikes: Road, Cargo, Tandem, Etc.
10-16-20 | 02:39 PM
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You need to get your post count up to 10, then you can page, quote or PM to get their attention. 
Also paging RiddleOfSteel
Also paging RiddleOfSteel
Last edited by merziac; 10-16-20 at 03:08 PM.
10-16-20 | 03:15 PM
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9 1/2 years? That's half a generation ago--I think you can figure out if its gone or not, or click on the links and find out.
Are you personally looking for a tall frame? If so, specify size and any other important criteria, and add your location to your visible profile so that those C&V members in your area know who/where you are.
Are you personally looking for a tall frame? If so, specify size and any other important criteria, and add your location to your visible profile so that those C&V members in your area know who/where you are.
