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russmeyer
@adrevporn
I took an ebay punt on this frameset and picked it up today (lovely chap called Barry) as a 26" parts-hanger. Put some random bits on and cracked out the tape measure - looks like it could work and once the stem tilts up a bit it might even stay.
handy/notable bits -
came with plasticky brakes and seat binder bolt (not shown - pulley stem and flat bars),
1 inch steerer,
cables under downtube so no trouser slappy,
rear u-brake under stays for added dirt-hiding and luggage/lock space,
front lowrider mounts,
welded seat binder / bilaminate overbuilding,
at least one tube is ishiwata 4130 plain guage,
cost a tenner.
sad bits -
u-brake under stays is unknown for me.
TIG looks serviceable, but rear dropouts appear roughly fitted and weirdly devoid of braze.
130mm rear spacing was a long-forgotten struggle to fit.
I just want to ride it till it breaks.
Now debating bar end shifters or brifters or something like the idea below found on mtbr. Will almost certainly ride it singlespeed for a while once I get a seatpost that fits. pics
(I am looking for a long 26.8 inline if anyone has spare silver.)
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