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Private Classified => Wanted => Topic started by: Darragh on July 18, 2014, 08:04:36 pm

Title: 52-54cm bike frame
Post by: Darragh on July 18, 2014, 08:04:36 pm

Hi,

I'm looking for a bit of a project bike. I want to build up a bike for a friend, she's 5ft 6in so a frame around 52-54cm should work I think. So if anyone's got an old steel frame suitable for building into a touring bike please get in touch. I'd also be interested in good quality strong wheels.

Thanks

Darragh

Title: Re: 52-54cm bike frame
Post by: jags on July 18, 2014, 08:11:06 pm

check out the ctc site guy on there selling a thorn audax that should suit your needs  and he dropped the price.

jags.

Title: Re: 52-54cm bike frame
Post by: Darragh on July 19, 2014, 08:39:42 am

Thanks Jags, wouldn't that be a bit small for someone of 5ft 6"?? Also it's probably a bit outside my price range, although it does look very good.

Darragh

Title: Re: 52-54cm bike frame
Post by: jags on July 19, 2014, 10:13:16 am

48cm to52 cm will not be far off the size your looking for , Bikerta (Jackie) here on the forum has or had a cracking touring bike dawes galaxy for sale pm her you might get a good deal.
if i spot something else i'll let you know stay tuned ;)

jags

Title: Re: 52-54cm bike frame
Post by: Darragh on July 20, 2014, 06:44:21 pm

thanks Jags, much appreciated!!

Title: Re: 52-54cm bike frame
Post by: Darragh on July 20, 2014, 07:14:36 pm

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=88703

would this work, it's a Club Tour 517L frame?

Title: Re: 52-54cm bike frame
Post by: jags on July 20, 2014, 08:50:51 pm

i reckon that would be spot on.i  would make him an offer .

 find out if he left the bottom bracket and headset in all the better if he did.

jags

just read the add again seems theres a bb and headset i would certainly take a chance and buy you can always get a new boss welded back on.£100 is a good price.  ;)

Title: Re: 52-54cm bike frame
Post by: Donerol on July 20, 2014, 10:02:54 pm

Just check the top tube length. As it is a Long frame (512L) it is intended for straight bars. If your friend prefers drops then she may be too stretched out for comfort.

You've probably thought of this already - but just in case.....

Title: Re: 52-54cm bike frame
Post by: Darragh on July 21, 2014, 08:57:59 am

I think it'd be fine as she's never used drops before... but thanks for that tip!

Title: Re: 52-54cm bike frame
Post by: Darragh on July 22, 2014, 09:10:34 am

That frame was sold so I missed out, still in the market if anyone's got something?

Thanks

Title: Re: 48-52cm bike frame
Post by: Darragh on August 05, 2014, 05:40:13 pm

Actually looking for something more like 48-52cm, or 19". Interested in just the frame (and maybe a few other bits)

Thanks

Darragh