Wanted: Steel Road Frame (Roberts, Mercian, Bob Jackson, Harry Hall, Harry Quin etc)

So I just found out that my Planet X Team Alu frame is shafted. I actually didn't get along with aluminium very well and want to build a steel framed road bike with the parts from the Planet X.

As the title says I'm looking for a classic road steel frame 56-58cm.

I have an early brian rourke in green serial number 414 in 56 if your interested

Was that the year of manufacture, '56? Think something a little newer would be good a I have a full Ultegra groupset ready to mount...

Can I tempt you with a Pinarello? Could do a split if you're just after frame etc.
http://www.lfgss.com/thread105873.html

Can I tempt you with a Pinarello? Could do a split if you're just after frame etc.
http://www.lfgss.com/thread105873.html

Cheers, that's certainly close to what I'm after. I'd be looking to get it resprayed and it sounds as if the headset will need replacing. The size is close to perfect.

I've just bought something to replace this frame & fork if any good?

58 top tube, 59 seat tube. Dolan 653 frame and Time carbon fork.

Great frame, lively ride and light. Replacing with something better fitting.

This looks very nice, although like you I'd be worried about the sizing. How tall are you? What size trousers do you wear? Obviously just out of interest...

I'm 6ft, but with most my height in my upper body.

Think it's best with a paired with some 34 inch trousers.

I'm a short 6'2, if I were in better shape I would happily fit this with a 120mm stem, as it stands with my beer consumption outstripping my mileage, and the associated side effects (the belly) means I prefer a shorter reach.

I think my I'm a 33 leg? I tend to wear regular or short pants.

Are you getting rid as it's too small?

Well, swapping for a longer seat tube and a shorter top tube...

Are you still looking? I have a 56cm Bob Jackson frameset i'm looking to sell.

Have now found one, thanks anyway, will close thread...