Hand-built Vintage Swallow Merlin Mountain Bike 1987 eBay

[ibbz]

I think it would fit me OK. I'm only 5' 7" and a 80s 19" would be spot-on and the tall headtube would make it super comfy. A far cry from the 90s machines I raced on!

I’m same height but ironically a bad experience on a Raleigh Roadster in the late 80ies traumatized me

Yes and you’re right - it would be a pleasure to ride

 

[doctor-bond]

That’s been on the bay for ages, but looks like the price has dropped considerably; prolly about right now: v rare.

 

[Rod_Saetan]

I had a drum brake equipped one, was a lovely, odd, little thing.

 

[doctor-bond]

Paint it nice and bright, add some BB1 drops, snake belly tyres, turbo ….. stop inner voice, stop damn your eyes!!

 

[kingoffootball]

I'd love that, but fortunately too small to be too tempting to resist.