Fast All-Rounder STEEL frameset suggestions.
#26
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Tucson AZ
I know that you're looking for a new frame, but you will find that MANY of the 80's steel sport touring frames had relatively short top tubes in the taller sizes. I once had a 23" Schwinn Traveler, 25" Schwinn Traveler, 25" Schwinn Voyageur, and 26" Raleigh something-or-other all with matching 57cm top tubes. The Schwinns were 4130 steel (just like Surly).
#28
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I would revisit the salsa casseroll. I've been riding a pacer for a year, b/c I didn't want to wait for the casseroll to come out. The 51cm casseroll is very similar to the 54cm pacer (despite the sloping top tube). Otherwise, the head and seat tube angles are the same. The effective top tube is 0.5 cm shorter on the casseroll. The main difference is that the casseroll has a much taller head tube. Also, the wheelbase is a little longer (both fork rake and longer chain stays).
#29
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ohio
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
It must be me...when I got my Fuji World in 2005, they discontinued it too.
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