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Can't help you really, other than to wish you luck with it. I saw the frame on the bay and the thought did cross my mind... I'm 6'5", but this is too big even for me. How tall are you and how are you going to ride it :-)? I'd not realised that cross-braces of the sort on your frame were a thing. Pic attached of a modern gravel bike with similar brace...sorry I cant help further.
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WeirdDropout
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I ride a 68cm and a 70cm frame now, so 72 is not a stretch. It looks like the seller has pulled the add from eBay and sold it. I would have bought the frame but wanted to find out more. I actually located the original owner and the mechanic who worked on the frame in 1984. The main frame stays (cable stays) were added in 1985 to stiffen the frame for loaded touring. I'm sad I missed the opportunity.
2flit
Identify Vintage UK Lightweight frame circa 1950's or possibly 1960's?
The frame was last stamped with the British postal code at 53 Gilkes Crescent, London SE21 7BP as the registered owner. I am considering restoring this huge cable stayed frame but want to establish its provenance.
Perhaps an oldster from a London Club might have seen this in 1980's or 90's. Any advice is welcome
Maybe someone here in London will recognize this unique frame?