Wanted Large steel frame with 1" head tube

[slackboy]

I'm looking for a size large steel frame to build up as a retromod/commuter. Would need to be 19" or possibly slightly larger.

Not looking to spend huge amounts of money, so something like a bonty privateer would be great, but would also look at more expensive frames.

all my finishing kit is 1" , so it does need a 1" headtube.

Cosmetic condition isn't massively important, but would need to be dent free. I'm based in the UK.

 

[longun]

I've a saracen tuffrax with u brake. I can take some pics later if you're interested

 

[slackboy]

thanks, but I'm looking for something a bit newer than that - mid '90s rather than late '80s.
its going to have M950 brakes with M8000/M9000 drive train (and a carbon fork), so a saracen would just look wrong!

 

[Tootyred]

This frame is coming up for grabs soon?

 

[mynchiboy]

Spotted this KHS on Ebay earlier. Maybe worth a punt?

20" (medium) KHS Montana Mountain bike MTB frame true temper | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">20" (medium) KHS Montana Mountain bike MTB frame true temper</p> <br> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">100/135mm dropouts</p> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">26.8mm searpost.</p> <br> <p dir="ltr"...

www.ebay.co.uk

If it is a Montana Pro - which the colour suggests - they are very good frames

 

[slackboy]

This frame is coming up for grabs soon?

Thanks, that probably too big for me.

Spotted this KHS on Ebay earlier.

That's definitely the sort of thing, I've asked about sizing as 20" = medium doesn't make sense.

(I'm starting to sound like Goldilocks now)

 

[suburbanreuben]

I have a KHS montana Pro, 19" I think. Can photo and measure if of interest...

 

[slackboy]

I have a KHS montana Pro, 19" I think. Can photo and measure if of interest...

That sounds interesting, can you drop me a pm with some details?

 

[tangent]

Hello @slackboy , I think we have talked before about my Santa Cruz built (Trek era) XL Racelite? - uncertain if original paint but in good condition and rides lovely… the frame has been beautiful to ride - however after breaking my collar bone 12 months ago I still cannot get as comfy on it for riding the distances I enjoy…so am happy to let it go…

bare frame, Bontrager Racelite size ‘XL’
£349 + post / courier to you
have a box + packing already
(price lowered after spotting a tidy same era Dekerf £395on eBay)



Seat tube: 19” c-c , 21” c-t
Top tube: 23”
Head tube: 10.5cm 1” headset diameter


If am way off with price do let me know. As Bontragers although we love them lots seem to vary in value - this is a cool one I think , so hopefully asking a fair price.

If of interest , depending on weather! can document frame in more detail with more images if you need them? Images below to show various builds for reference. Most recent 1st - bars are Jones H-bars!

 

[slackboy]

Thanks, lovely frame. Unfortunately I'm definitely looking for something cheap and cheerful this time