Why are all retro road bikes massive?😀

[Mod-Master]

The clue is on the downtube decal

I know what IT is, but what is THAT.

Did it somehow make it stiffer to have a vertical seat tube?

 

[The History Man]

I know what IT is, but what is THAT.

Did it somehow make it stiffer to have a vertical seat tube?

It certainly made the rider stiffer over the cobbles.

 

[The History Man]

 

[bagpuss]

How about a Mercian 19.5 tt frame .finished in pearl white.130mm rear drop outs.
Lugless build

 

[Tootyred]

Bit small for me but beggers can't always be choosers!



This one fitted well, one i probably shouldn't have got rid of! Never mind!

 

[Darren66]

Bit small for me but beggers can't always be choosers!

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This one fitted well, one i probably shouldn't have got rid of! Never mind!

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Thanks

 

[widowmaker]

This is my big old steel, long extended head tube, fits me like a glove.

 

[The History Man]

This is my big old steel, long extended head tube, fits me like a glove. View attachment 761387

That’s a nice bike……..

 

[novocaine]

I never was one for following the rules.

https://flic.kr/p/ATGAJN

 

[widowmaker]

That’s a nice bike……..

Sadly not used enough