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Yeah 56 actual.. its probably more likely to be the XL size (57.5 effective TT). I reckon that might be too long for the fella I am checking up on it for. But will see.
My first proper race bike was an 86 Record Sprint... finding one in the smallest size that isn't ready for the scrapyard is challenging. Or even just a restorable frame for a Neo retro project. Hard to tell from the pictures how solid the frame and parts are for your 89.
Re: De Rosa Primato,50cm frame £300
Love it, but on a closer examination of the pictures, looks like a fair bit of prep required to get it ready for a full respray (Assuming the chrome is as good as it looks). Especially up around that cable exit hole on the top tube.
Price of postage to...
Pictures attached.
Managed an almost original build.. compromised on a set of clincher rims and some modern pedals to make it rideable for me.
Bike is not a minter by any means. But very good all the same.
came off a 7 speed indexed athena downtube shifter.
Fella who sold them to me sent two for the left hand side lever. Are these a standard enough part and what would i be looking for ?