Agency_Scum Retrobike Rider Feedback View Feb 8, 2007 #1 It's a 26" Longstaff tourer made by George Longstaff himself in 1988. Bar end shifters and ginger beer picnics here I come!
It's a 26" Longstaff tourer made by George Longstaff himself in 1988. Bar end shifters and ginger beer picnics here I come!
ededwards Retrobike Rider Gold Trader rBotM Winner Feedback View Feb 8, 2007 #2 Good work mate, a very handsome (and large!) frame. What are your plans for it - please say downtube or barend shifters.
Good work mate, a very handsome (and large!) frame. What are your plans for it - please say downtube or barend shifters.
Agency_Scum Retrobike Rider Feedback View Feb 8, 2007 #3 It wouldn't be seemly with STIs. Bar ends it is. I'm in seventh heaven at the moment, I've never owned a road bike that actually fits me!
It wouldn't be seemly with STIs. Bar ends it is. I'm in seventh heaven at the moment, I've never owned a road bike that actually fits me!
gradeAfailure Senior Retro Guru Feb 8, 2007 #4 That head tube's longer than the seat tube on the girlfriend's Kona! Looks though...
T terryhfs Senior Retro Guru Feb 8, 2007 #5 Cripes, exactly how tall are you? Or have you had all the children you're planning on having?
ededwards Retrobike Rider Gold Trader rBotM Winner Feedback View Feb 8, 2007 #6 Good choice with the barend shifters, it may be a bit of a challenge to reach downtube ones! Absolutely nothing wrong with Shimano but a European build would look classy
Good choice with the barend shifters, it may be a bit of a challenge to reach downtube ones! Absolutely nothing wrong with Shimano but a European build would look classy
Stick Legs Gold Trader Feedback View Feb 9, 2007 #8 I really like that! I have a soft spot for tourers and keep nearly buying Dawes Super Galaxy's before common sense prevails. I'll have one one day!
I really like that! I have a soft spot for tourers and keep nearly buying Dawes Super Galaxy's before common sense prevails. I'll have one one day!
Stick Legs Gold Trader Feedback View Feb 9, 2007 #10 Um, dangerous question! About a 23" would be ideal being 6'2" I should think. Why. Do you have one?