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[narcotitlan]

On the hunt for a 90s 531/ 653/ Tange etc (you get the idea) frame and forks or even just a frame.

Needs to have a 1 1/8 head tube. Either lugged or fillet brazed. Threaded or ahead is fine.

I’m a bit uncertain of frame sizes/geometry of this era, but I normally go for a medium frame with a long head tube.

Cash or trade, I have a bunch of 1st gen Suntour XC parts if interested…

Thanks for looking!

Pic for reference:

 

[Peachy!]

I’ve got something that might fit the bill.
1993 Claud Butler Cape Wrath, 653 magnum main triangle, 531 the rest. Uni-crown forks. 1-1/8th threaded head. Fully refurbished brand new black powder coat with brand new reproduction foil graphics (mistakenly in the ‘94 layout - my mistake)
It’s the medium 18” (seat tube)

 

[narcotitlan]

Really nice. I like the details such as the seat stay caps and the chainstay lugs. I think that’s gonna be too small for me though

 

[Peachy!]

Really nice. I like the details such as the seat stay caps and the chainstay lugs. I think that’s gonna be too small for me though

Fair enough, although for your info, they came in three sizes 16” - 18” - 20”
I’ve got a few Clauds (you might have noticed) predominately 18” & 20”
I’m 6’1” with long legs (34” inside leg, more typical for someone around 6’2”/6’3”)
I find the 20” comfy using short-ish stems (90mm)
And the 18” usable with a tall post and long stem (120mm)

 

[narcotitlan]

Thanks for the info Peachy, and yes I have noticed your interest in Claud Butlers

I’m just under 5’ 10” long legs short arms with a stiff back (imagining an aging t-rex), so I’ve often gone for a taller bike than my height would suggest - though with a sloping top tube so I can actually ride the thing.. here’s one of mine from a while back:

 

[Peachy!]

Looks like you need an Overbury’s maybe?

 

[narcotitlan]

I do like them… a lot. But I quite fancy doing something a bit different, leaving my comfort zone of the 1” steerer!

 

[KermitGKona88]

Curve ball... Koga-Miyata 92' Ti-runner ?

 

[Peachy!]

Mine's up for sale now;

For Sale - 1993 Claud Butler Cape Wrath frame set (as new)

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[narcotitlan]

Curve ball... Koga-Miyata 92' Ti-runner ?

Curve ball indeed, not come across that model before - very nice, not my bag though but cheers