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[Captain Awesome]

I think a mid 90s Stumpjumper M2 frame would make a cool gravel bike

GT triple triangle

 

[Pondo]

GT triple triangle

That's a possibility. They did make hybrids with that style frame.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

That's a possibility. They did make hybrids with that style frame.

GT Windstream

Matti likes a lot

 

[Captain Awesome]

GT Windstream View attachment 244878
Matti likes a lot

Neighbor has one hanging in his garage that hasn’t moved in 5 years. And it’s a large frame. One day it’ll be mine

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Neighbor has one hanging in his garage that hasn’t moved in 5 years. And it’s a large frame. One day it’ll be mine

Good to hear that I'm not the only one who takes inventory of what's in the neighborhood garages

 

[Pondo]

This early '80s Centurion Accordo is available for $50 fairly close by. I might pick it up next weekend if it's still available. The only thing is I think it probably has 27" wheels and I want to run 700c.

 

[Pondo]

GT Windstream View attachment 244878
Matti likes a lot

One of these would be tasty!

 

[Captain Awesome]

What size do you ride?

 

[Pondo]

What size do you ride?

I'm usually good on 16-18" frames on mountain bikes but I've ridden larger and been ok. As long as the standover is around 30" or less I'm good. I can adjust reach with the stem.

 

[Pondo]

I found this one nearby-ish for $150. Not sure what the difference is between Slipstream and Windstream.

 

[Captain Awesome]

A lot of good 18 +/- strange stuff on eBay in frames. Bridgestone, iron horse, KHS,…..

 

[Captain Awesome]

I found this one nearby-ish for $150. Not sure what the difference is between Slipstream and Windstream.
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I think it’s like airstream, slipstream, transeo

Steel, alum, disc

Or something like that. All made around 99 or 2000

 

[Pondo]

A lot of good 18 +/- strange stuff on eBay in frames. Bridgestone, iron horse, KHS,…..

I’ll check that out. I gave up on eBay frames a while back as they all seemed too expensive.

 

[twojs.bike]

Do Raleigh road bikes have the same issue with the Raleigh only threading? There's some cool old ones out there

I have a 12 speed Raleigh just like that in the stand now. I have torn it down and am planning to turn it into a city bike. I believe the BB threading is standard, but I can double check. If you’re really interested in it , let me know. We can work something out. Can send pics tomorrow. It is really pretty and looks like it was never ridden. tThe paint is chipping in a few spots though. Maybe they didn’t have great quality paint?

 

[Pondo]

I have a 12 speed Raleigh just like that in the stand now. I have torn it down and am planning to turn it into a city bike. I believe the BB threading is standard, but I can double check. If you’re really interested in it , let me know. We can work something out. Can send pics tomorrow. It is really pretty and looks like it was never ridden. tThe paint is chipping in a few spots though. Maybe they didn’t have great quality paint?

That’s cool, I might be interested. Does it look like it could fit bigger tires? I think my rear is 700x38. Front is 43.

 

[Son of Kradus]

I found this one nearby-ish for $150. Not sure what the difference is between Slipstream and Windstream.
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wind stream is what you smell when racing and the bloke in front has eaten currie the night before.
Slip stream is the Go fast method of racing, So maybe the slipstream version is a bit faster!...maybe...better gears etc....maybe!

 

[twojs.bike]

Here is what I have. Per my measurements it is a 59cm or 23in frame. Judging by your original pics it might be bigger than what you want?

My plan for today was to build it up as a city bike using the original 27 wheels and drivetrain. Replace the drop bars with touring bars add a rack and market it to the VCU students in Richmond as a city bike. I’ve got all the parts and am ready to go. However if you are interested, I can pause and do a more thorough inspection for you.

I have given it a quick sponge bath but haven’t detailed it yet. The paint appears to be chipping very easily. I think 700x38 tires will fit fine. I can test fit a set if you wish.

Let me know. I believe I paid $125ish for it.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I’ll check that out. I gave up on eBay frames a while back as they all seemed too expensive.

Most are



Somebody needs to tell me no

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2257058516...gF9gBEbyR2dGbw%3D%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2332490

 

[Pondo]

Here is what I have. Per my measurements it is a 59cm or 23in frame. Judging by your original pics it might be bigger than what you want?

My plan for today was to build it up as a city bike using the original 27 wheels and drivetrain. Replace the drop bars with touring bars add a rack and market it to the VCU students in Richmond as a city bike. I’ve got all the parts and am ready to go. However if you are interested, I can pause and do a more thorough inspection for you.

I have given it a quick sponge bath but haven’t detailed it yet. The paint appears to be chipping very easily. I think 700x38 tires will fit fine. I can test fit a set if you wish.

Let me know. I believe I paid $125ish for it.

Thanks twojs, that is a really nice looking frame. It's too big for me unfortunately. I ride somewhere in the 16-18" range usually. But I appreciate it. Enjoy the build, someone's going to love it!

 

[Pondo]

Most are



Somebody needs to tell me no

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2257058516...gF9gBEbyR2dGbw%3D%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2332490

Oh, dang! That's really cool. I wonder what he means when he says the Answer suspension fork is a rigid setup. Seems like an ok price? You should(n't) definitely get it.