Frame sizes of old bikes?

[handyandy1100]

Just wondering, what is usual seat tube length or stand over height on '50's vintage 26" boys bikes?

Thanks,
Andy

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[Bicycle808]

Seat tube, CtT.

 

[deorman]

Most common 18" post and 29" standover, although there are a few a little bigger or smaller, with a post of 17-20", assuming you mean the curved tube heavy and middleweight bikes.

 

[handyandy1100]

Thanks. That's what I was afraid of. My stand over height will just clear the fenders! LOL
Top tube length is probably fine though. A 24" is probably too short, front to back.

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[RustyGold]

On a 24"...lay-back seatposts, longer reach stems, and bar choice/position can go a long way to stretch out the cockpit. On a 26"...if you are okay with going more on the custom side, a bent springer can drop the front fairly far...though, if you have trouble clearing the fenders, I think the seat will be a problem as well .

Jason

 

[RustyGold]

I'd have to measure, but I think 24" flightliners and spaceliners have a bit longer cockpit than your typical 24" cantilever frame.

Jason

 

[handyandy1100]

Thanks for the info Jason. I'll keep the seatpost and stem swap idea in mind when I come across a 24" cruiser. Sounds more plausible than my idea of taking a 26 incher, cut 2-3" out of the seat tube and somehow squeezing the frame to close the gap! LOL

 

[The Black Monark]

These Snyder-built "fastback" bikes are long & low, 26" wheels. Smaller than most of the oldies, and they're not in short supply.

 

[handyandy1100]

Hmmmm....
That's a good looking bike Black Monark. With a different saddle it might work. The seat tube looks to be about even with the top of the back fender, like the one on my late model Huffy.