Univega Boralite B4C frame

Markybeau

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Bought this hoping it was 'small' as per the description, it isn't. It's 18" centre to top, so there's no point me keeping it as I'll never assemble a bike that's too big for me.

It's not in amazing condition and clearly has been enjoyed / used. There are no cracks, dents or dings but the finish isn't great.

I'm not looking to gouge a price, but yes I know I got it for a bargain price. Ideally I'd like to swap it for a smaller one. What does the collective think in terms of value?
 

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I paid €250 plus postage for my 20" Boralyn (possibly the same frame differently badged, or the Boralite could have been lighter weight - see https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1995-univega-catalogue.486866/ ) on here, which I considered a good price since I had been looking for one for a long time and never seen one come up that cheap - in addition to them all being too small.

Have a good check for cracks, top of the downtube and chainstays in particular. However, since the frame failures were put down to a manufacturing problem it's generally thought that if they have lasted this long then those frames are fine.

Since I've not seen conclusive information comparing the Boralite and Boralyn it would be interesting if you can get an accurate weight to compare - I think @joglo may have one the same size to compare it with (and correct any errors in what I've written). My 20" is 1600 grams.
 
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