Any decent old Ridgeback frames?

[Clink]

Reason I've asked is I've found one on the 'bay - looking to build a bike up for the wife? Anyone know anything about this - whats it worth?
RIDGEBACK 700LX frame and forks in black. Early 90's chromoly double butted frame designed by Madison
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7234659568&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

 

[john]

As far as I recall Ridgeback were workmanlike at best.

 

[Clink]

As far as I recall Ridgeback were workmanlike at best.

Cheers for that. Any recommendations for a reasonable old steel frame to look out for? Nothing exotic, as its meant to be a cheap build. Thanks.

 

[john]

By workmanlike I don't mean bad by any means.....

If you want something for the missus you'd not go wrong with mid range offerings (in steel or alu) from any of the big manufacturers. Unless retro is a prequisite I'd be looking at something a little newer as well.

 

[stew-b]

what size? i will have a 1999 marin nail trail frame available soon,19".

 

[Clink]

what size? i will have a 1999 marin nail trail frame available soon,19"

Cheers - probably a tad big - sh'e 5'9" , 34" inside leg? I'm definately after a steel frame, and have got the wheels already (2nd hand SS).