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Mark
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Hi Joe, Also, as another option to a nice Steel Lugged Frame, would
be a slightly older NOS Colnago Classic, Crystal, or Master Light
Frame.
I know you said "Best American Frames" But some of these older Colnago
Frames were quite nice in my opinion, with Chrome Headtube Lugs, Fork,
and Chrome Rear Chainstays. Prices for these can range about
$600-$750, and I think they'd make a wonderful bike. Many may argue
here about the quality of these bike frames, but I myself certainly
wouldn't be ashamed to have one. Maybe some others here will say they
were all junk? I don't know?
Many of the paint finishes on these Colnago frames, could be tad
fragile, but were none the less very beautiful. Just make sure that
rear dropout spacing will be compatible with what you wish to use.
Some are 126mm, instead of 130mm.
I currently have a mint Midnight Blue NOS Colnago Frame on "hold" with
a seller, with the Chrome Headtube lugs, forks, and Chainstays.
If I had my choice of "Pretty" frames, and cost was no object for a
USA steel Frame, it would maybe be a 2200 HCL Waterford, with the hand
carved lugs. Mark
[email protected] (Joe) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I've been looking around for a great American-made LUGGED steel frame
> (preferably with 853 steel). I don't need anything custom, just a
> regular size. I've looked at Waterford, but they are WAY too
> expensive for what I need (all the custom stuff they do obviously adds
> to the price). Does anybody know of a builder/company that makes
> great lugged steel (e.g. 853 tubeset) frames for less money?
>
> Thanks in advance--
be a slightly older NOS Colnago Classic, Crystal, or Master Light
Frame.
I know you said "Best American Frames" But some of these older Colnago
Frames were quite nice in my opinion, with Chrome Headtube Lugs, Fork,
and Chrome Rear Chainstays. Prices for these can range about
$600-$750, and I think they'd make a wonderful bike. Many may argue
here about the quality of these bike frames, but I myself certainly
wouldn't be ashamed to have one. Maybe some others here will say they
were all junk? I don't know?
Many of the paint finishes on these Colnago frames, could be tad
fragile, but were none the less very beautiful. Just make sure that
rear dropout spacing will be compatible with what you wish to use.
Some are 126mm, instead of 130mm.
I currently have a mint Midnight Blue NOS Colnago Frame on "hold" with
a seller, with the Chrome Headtube lugs, forks, and Chainstays.
If I had my choice of "Pretty" frames, and cost was no object for a
USA steel Frame, it would maybe be a 2200 HCL Waterford, with the hand
carved lugs. Mark
[email protected] (Joe) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I've been looking around for a great American-made LUGGED steel frame
> (preferably with 853 steel). I don't need anything custom, just a
> regular size. I've looked at Waterford, but they are WAY too
> expensive for what I need (all the custom stuff they do obviously adds
> to the price). Does anybody know of a builder/company that makes
> great lugged steel (e.g. 853 tubeset) frames for less money?
>
> Thanks in advance--