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Originally Posted by look 171 View Post
That's one large frame. You know how to perform a simple check if frame is straight?

I wonder if that's has a road racing frame geometry due to having eyelids on the rear dropouts? They are usually found in touring frames
there are only mounts for one water bottle so I think its a race frame and not a touring frame

I think touring bikes of the time had cantilever brakes and there are no mounts for them. I suspect going down hill with a full load of gear would require really good brakes.

I'm looking for a serial number. If I can meet up with the builder maybe he will remember something about it.
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