Isaac, I have 2 frames that you may be interested in, however, one may be too large. Both are early 1970's Mondias with chrome Nervex lugs and chrome on the fork blades and rear triangle.
One is a Mondia “Super” and is in original condition except for 2 seat tube graphics and the reynolds 531 stickers on the fork which are reproductions. This frame is 60cm c-c ST, 59cm c-c TT with a wheelbase of ~104cm. The “Super” is a sport tourer (Sportif) model with a little bit of a laid back geometry (possibly 72.5 HT and 72 ST, but that just a guess). There is a great deal of tire clearance in the front, but in the back a 28-29mm tire is about max with fenders ( 32mm+ w/o fenders). It does take normal reach (long) sidepull brakes, though Mafac ctr pulls maximize clearance for the rear tire with a fender. It is full Reynolds 531 tubing throughout, so the bike is very comfortable. The top tube does have some touch up paint on it, but overall the condition is quite good for it’s age. I have owned it since ‘91. The second frame is a Mondia “Special” that has had a recent respray. Again, chrome lugs and trim is in very good condition. I believe the “Special” is also full 531. The main difference is that the Special has a longer wheelbase (~107cm), and it has an even more slack ST. This frame is larger at 62cm ST, 63cmTT. This frame will take considerably larger tires with fenders (32mm is the largest I’ve tried without actually mounting the fenders, and I ‘m not sure how much larger will fit with fenders). Both bikes have a single pair braz-ons on the fork and rear dropouts for the fenders and racks to share. I have a large variety (ie.Campy NR) of parts from age appropriate to more current. I will sell either as just the frame/fork, partially built or full build. Attached are a number of photos of the blue “Super”. I only have one of the copper “Special”, but I will need to forward it to you tomorrow. If you are interested I can provide any additional photos that you would like. BTW, the tires shown on the blue “Super” are cyclocross knobbys, so there is more clearance then appears in the photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/40201...@n02/sets/ Rick VerHoeven Twin Falls, Idaho rickjverhoe...@gmail.com On Sep 7, 12:38 pm, audiisaac <ijuod...@g.risd.edu> wrote: > I am looking to buy a frame and fork (or partial build) to set up as a > randonneur bike, so clearance and mounts for fenders and larger tires > are a must and rack mounts a plus. I am open to anything, it does not > have to look good, just work well. I have a PBH of 91cm and usually > ride a 58cm-60cm toptube. With school starting my max budget is > $1000, please let me know what you have. You can reply through the > list or email me directly at ijuod...@g.risd.edu. > > Thanks > Isaac --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
