Wanted Retro steel MTB wanted for long touring

[Frameboi]

Looking into converting an old steel MTB in to a long touring bike. Hoping to cycle round the world.
I'm 6" 2 so looking out for Larger frames.

I currently own a 90's Dawes galaxy, but would be nice to build something up that can fair a bit better going off road.

Drop me a message if you think you have something that'l work!

 

[Minifreak]

Might be able to find you something at the local bike recyclers. How old is too old and canti okay or after V specific routing?

 

[MR OX]

I have a couple of large bikes, I have a 91 Gt Talera which is probably no good, however I have a Jamis Diablo which I've not been able to sell so will be parting out, it's a good quality frame, I'll check if it has mounts for racks etc if you like?
Also you may want to look at Diamond Back Ascent & Ascent Ex, these ride really well & some have mounts for front panniers, they're also fairly abundant.

 

[Frameboi]

I have a couple of large bikes, I have a 91 Gt Talera which is probably no good, however I have a Jamis Diablo which I've not been able to sell so will be parting out, it's a good quality frame, I'll check if it has mounts for racks etc if you like?
Also you may want to look at Diamond Back Ascent & Ascent Ex, these ride really well & some have mounts for front panniers, they're also fairly abundant.

Thanks for the recommendation!

 

[Frameboi]

Might be able to find you something at the local bike recyclers. How old is too old and canti okay or after V specific routing?

Ye canti is great!

 

[Elev12k]

Koga-Miyata ForeRunner has oversized tubing, durable paint and fittings for everything: lowriders, fenders, racks, lock, race number , generator, anti chain suck plate, 3 bottles... I don't have one for sale however.

 

[k2sse]

Hi Dawes fan? i have early Dawes Mtb frames or complete bikes message me with an email and will send some pics

 

[MatBH5]

Hello,
I have this Roberts ‘Cumbria’ 26” tourer.
Pretty much made for global expeditions.
Plenty of braze-ons.
Would sell as frame & fork.

 

[baj]

I’ll be letting my 1990 Marin pine mountain frame forks, stem & bars soon, it may be a little small though, whisker under 19” centre to top

 

[Birdy60]

I cycled round the world on a Dawes Ranger back in 1986-88, Dawes gave me the bike with extra water bottle and front carrier lugs, I am also 6’3” so has a longer seat post as the 22” frame was a bit small for me. It was completely reliable and clocked up 27000 miles and handled very predictably with lots of weight on. It only took one headwind before I cut 2” off each end of the handlebars though.