Obviously I'd need to try it out, but it seems like a pretty sweet ride. I have been lusting after a vintage steel road bike. Also I am short so it can be hard to find stuff on CL in my size.
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04-30-2012, 07:08 PM #1
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What do you think (used vintage steel bike)?
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04-30-2012, 08:01 PM #2
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It's pretty - but it has a VERY long top tube for its size. It will fit more like a 54 on reach than a 50, if I'm reading the specs right. Also, it doesn't have rack/fender mounts as many vintage rides do. The price would be a touch high here, I think - but that's DC, so I would expect more expensive. Just depends on whether it fits, and what you want it to do
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04-30-2012, 08:10 PM #3
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Thanks so much for the feedback. I am still learning about bike geometry etc, so that is helpful. I won't really be using it for commuting, so I am OK with it not having the racks, fenders, etc. But that is a good thing to catch for sure!
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05-01-2012, 05:38 AM #4
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Very pretty, but WOW that is a long top tube.
At least I don't leave slime trails.
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05-01-2012, 06:41 AM #5
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That top tube is seriously long - but of course you will give it a good test ride to make certain it is a reasonable fit. I know I would have no hope of riding that bike at 5'3, I wouldn't be able to reach the bars
Of course fit is as much about reach as it is inseam, do let us know what you decide.
It is a pretty bike, I can see why you are interested
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05-01-2012, 11:35 AM #6
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Oh my that's a pretty bike.
But this may be closer to your size and I can personally vouch for the bike, they are nice 
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