Tall frames with short top-tubes.
10-02-11 | 02:12 PM
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Tall frames with short top-tubes.
I just won a auction on a very nice 70s Bob Jackson Merlin: https://www.ebay.com/itm/160658892842...84.m1439.l2649
***EDIT: Seller responded saying it was actually a 58cm top-tube.
63cm seat-tube, which is great. But the 54cm top-tube is something I overlooked and I'm worried now that I won't be able to ride the thing comfortably.
***EDIT: Seller responded saying it was actually a 58cm top-tube.
63cm seat-tube, which is great. But the 54cm top-tube is something I overlooked and I'm worried now that I won't be able to ride the thing comfortably.
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10-02-11 | 02:35 PM
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Looking at that photo, I have a hard time believing those dimensions. Have you asked him to remeasure and instructed him how to do it? i.e., TT center of seat tube to center of head tube?
10-02-11 | 03:01 PM
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I like bikes that way, because that's just the way my body is put together. I can clear a 58 cm st, but feel to stretched out from size 56 (tt). Cinelli made it's famous and pretty 101 stem in 135 mm, might be an option for you.
10-02-11 | 04:09 PM
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My second road bike, a 1971 Nishiki Competition, had a short top tube, which made its 23" (58.5cm C-T) size tolerable for me. I did substitute a longer-reach stem to compensate a bit and obtained a very comfortable fit.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
10-02-11 | 05:18 PM
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I was watching it as well. Was it a deal at $495 plus shipping? I personally wouldn't say it was a deal. But if you were ok with the price and you like it and ride it lots of miles, then it was probably a deal to you. Good luck with it.
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10-02-11 | 05:36 PM
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With the revised top tube length it would be a common geometry for a tall frame (long legs normal torso). The frame looks quite interesting and I can see why you were attracted to it..
10-03-11 | 06:50 AM
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There's always the option of a longer stem/lay-back seat post. Looks like a nice frame.
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