I'd look around for an early 1980's Trek. The mid to upper range models were 531DB and very nicely lugged using standard tube sets... so nicely compliant. Steer clear of the models that have fast-back seat stays. They have clearance for 28s or less. Look for frames with side-tack seat stays and center-pull brakes (more tire/wheel clearance). Go to vintagetrek.com to see what was made. Stay away from everything with short reach brakes (more clearance issues), but otherwise... the frames are unbeatable for quality and excellent geometry. My son's '83 613 runs 700x36s with fenders. It's a fast, comfortable, nimble, ride.
It really is too bad that Trek went to aluminum then carbon. Their early steel road bikes were possibly the best manufacturing value in cycling history. On Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 2:45:38 PM UTC-6, Pierre wrote: > > Hi bunch, > > I found myself increasingly attracted to the the idea of a lightweight > (sub-20lbs) Roadeo build. > > But I already have a drop-bar Hilsen, so tiny part of me tells me I ought > to look at alternatives. > > What's out there? (in term of practical preferably-lugged > can-fit-at-least-30mm yet-lightweight comfy frames). > > Thanks. > > Pierre > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
