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retro 531 frameset

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  • 11-12-2016 9:48pm
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    bsb1971
    Registered Users Posts: 575 ✭✭✭


    I bought an old 531 frameset a few years back on ebay, desperate paint scheme - it had been attacked with spray cans of all different colours so bought it cheap. Only problem though, way too big frame for me - its a 58. Been sitting in the attic for awhile now. So thinking of selling, but was wondering - would it be possible to have it taken apart and rebuilt to my sizing? If it is, who would people reccommend, obviously would have to be someone with fairly specialist skills. Any thoughts/comments?


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    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 49,618 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    i know shag all of what i'm talking about, but that sounds like a job which would be multiples in terms of cost of buying a similar frame of the correct size.


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    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,248 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    No... not possible.


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    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    There are a couple of 531 frame sets on EBay at the moment at around €150.
    There's one NOS going for around €250.
    While it would theoretically be possible to have your frame resized, I imagine, it would cost about the same as having a new frame built to your specifications.


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    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 76,477 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    I've deleted a post. If anyone has something to sell or swap please use the Cycling Adverts sub-forum as advertising is not permitted in the main forum

    Any questions PM me

    Thanks


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    bsb1971
    Registered Users Posts: 575 ✭✭✭bsb1971


    Thanks for the replies. I didn't think it would be really feasible, but curiousity led me to ask the question. One for the adverts for sale section in the new year methinks!


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    Mycroft H
    Registered Users Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    Can't be resized due to the fact that most 531 tubes are butted. Thinner in the middle to save weight and thicker at the end for strength. Cutting the ends of the tubes wouldn't seem like a good idea to me.


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