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Hi, at this rate it might well come to that, although I prefer the idea of building something up secondhand as a project before investing in my own frameset - as it will give me the mechanical skills I need. Something 531 would probably do...but I like Bob Jackson's and Mercians...just...

Hi there, still looking for a Mercian or Bob Jackson in 22.5" (57cm) seat tube (ctt) and 56cm top tube (or 57cm). Will pay good money for a nice frame (mudguard braze on's preferred but no essential). Something 531 is what I'm after, even a Holdsworth maybe! Many thanks Aaron

Hi, do you have the front forks? Also, is the seat tube 56 centre to centre? What is the seat tube centre to top? If its 57cm (22.5") I might be keen! Cheers Aaron

Hi there, currently looking for a Mercian or Bob Jackson frame (well actually anything nice that is 531 or upwards). Searching for a 22.5" frame size (ctt). Let me know what you have... Many thanks Aaron

Hi there, currently looking for a Mercian or Bob Jackson frame (well actually anything nice that is 531 or upwards). Searching for a 22.5" frame size (ctt). Let me know what you have... Many thanks Aaron

Still searching...

Still looking!

Well, still looking for a potential 531 in 22.5". Have to admit I kind of like the Kellogs bike, and the Triathlon (although I don't think that's full 531)...I am amazed though, I've seen three Triathlon's on eBay recently in my size and they've all had either surface rust or bad rust to the...

Westyboy - what happened to your Quadra? Did it sell?

You guys are great - such a wealth of knowledge on here! I very nearly bid on a Triathlon frame - glad I didn't know I had no idea it wasn't 531 throughout. Actually, as for that Raleigh Quadra - that was me asking you questions about standover height! Small world! Is that 531...

Nice bike, what is the standover height like at about halfway along the top tube? I'm 5'11"...32" is probably my max height.

Hi everyone, can anybody offer any advice on the Raleigh 531 frames sort of late 80s early 90s? I'm thinking of getting one as a lightweight commuter...having lifted up my gaspipe-built Raleigh Ogre-Max and nearly pulled my back out I really think my body would welcome something lighter...

Now bought - many thanks! :D

Loving the blog by the way - just had a cup of tea enjoying the fixie Raleigh 'Steal' and Courier rebuild! Nice...now I must start on my projects....

Well, got my hands on a Ogre-EZ for a bit of fun! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160883087214? ... 1439.l2649 Blimey is it heavy! I bought it to do up for use as a town bike, pub bike...needs a bit of TLC to get it up and running again. This one is about 20" centre to top with about 31"...

Would anybody have any size specifications on the original Ogre-EZ?

Shussh! I'm seriously considering it! What's the standover height half way along the top tube?

Hmmm, very tempting! What is the standover height and size of that frame by the way? :) I think I'll give the Raleigh idea a miss given the quality of what is out there for similar sorts of money...a chap nearby has a Raleigh Max going for peanuts that's been in his shed for 14 years...might...

I wonder if one you fine people could offer me some advice please? I've had a bit of an odd craving for an old school steel framed mountain bike circa 80s/90s that had a set of steel forks (non-suspension). I have in mind a good hack for commuting and the odd bit of canal-bank type off...