Oversized lugged frames?

[wassertreter]

"Unfortunately" I have a fairly fixed idea of a retro bike project -- looking for an oversized lugged steel frame of reasonable quality tubing (say, Columbus EL-OS and the like). While there are a few EL frames floating around, the oversized (EL-OS, Genius etc) frames I see are usually welded.

Can you give me any hints what brands and models to look out for? Thanks in advance.

 

[lewisfoto]

Not sure of the model but...
Early 90s Reparto Corse ELOS Bianchi...

 

[wassertreter]

Love it. Surprised EL-OS already had the unicrown fork, though. Thought that came later.

 

[velomaniac]

Stupid question, but what in the world of lugged roadbikes classes as oversized ?

 

[Robbied196]

There's also Reynolds 731 OS Race tubing if you want to extend your choice.

You might track down a Graham Weigh on Ebay, its something he often used



http://www.flickr.com/photos/62249235@N ... 863857010/

 

[lewisfoto]

Stupid question, but what in the world of lugged roadbikes classes as oversized ?

Anything over an inch, likely only 1 1/8th.

 

[47p2]

There's also Reynolds 731 OS Race tubing if you want to extend your choice.

You might track down a Graham Weigh on Ebay, its something he often used



http://www.flickr.com/photos/62249235@N ... 863857010/

Love my Graham Weigh

 

[wassertreter]

Note to self: the De Rosa Primato looks nice also.

 

[wassertreter]

Finally ... Fratelli Columbus Genius lugged. No idea about the brand, but it ticks all the right boxes. Now, to paint or not to paint? Keep red with all black modern-ish kit, or paint yellow with green kit.