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Offline jT Racing

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Old school 1" pre 1990 frames and top tube length's above 19.5"
« on: November 03, 2008, 05:25 PM »
FYI
i found this on vintage, though it would be usefull for those who are feeling short and think they need extra length. :-*
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Re: Old school 1" pre 1990 frames and top tube length's above 19.5"
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2008, 06:15 PM »
think that deserves a sticky....  good work fella... :4_17_5:
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Re: Old school 1" pre 1990 frames and top tube length's above 19.5"
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2008, 08:55 PM »
THERES MINE POWERLITE PRO 20.5

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Re: Old school 1" pre 1990 frames and top tube length's above 19.5"
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2008, 09:06 PM »
 :'( mines only 18.5

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Re: Old school 1" pre 1990 frames and top tube length's above 19.5"
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2008, 09:25 PM »
bit taller than Spen

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Re: Old school 1" pre 1990 frames and top tube length's above 19.5"
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2008, 09:28 PM »
not my fault my mum was an ewok  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Old school 1" pre 1990 frames and top tube length's above 19.5"
« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2008, 05:27 PM »
Not the first time you've been lacking a couple inches eh?........ :P
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Re: Old school 1" pre 1990 frames and top tube length's above 19.5"
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2008, 05:38 PM »
interesting.
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Re: Old school 1" pre 1990 frames and top tube length's above 19.5"
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2009, 01:48 PM »
Jeeeez, I'm 6'2" and will be riding a Laserlite shortly (literally!).
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« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2009, 02:24 PM »
have fun :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
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« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2009, 02:31 PM »
Haro Group One RS1 has a 20.25" TT

Unfortunately the BB is in the same place so it still rides like a 19.5" but with the Seat tube at a riduculous angle and still with you banging your knees on the bars!!
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« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2009, 10:06 PM »
How exactly do you take this measurement? My 89 GT XL could be 18 or 19.5 depending on how you do it  :-\
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« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2009, 10:18 PM »
Quote from: PaulGray - AQL on April 14, 2009, 10:06 PM
How exactly do you take this measurement? My 89 GT XL could be 18 or 19.5 depending on how you do it  :-\

Everyone does it differently!!

I measure mine from Centre of Head tube to centre of seat tube along the length of the Top tube (to take into account any weird/long Seat Tubes)!!

If you did a Haro Group One RS1 from the top of the seat tube and top of the Head tube then you'd probably add an extra inch or two!!  :-\
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« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2009, 10:48 PM »
Quote from: moley on April 14, 2009, 10:18 PM
Quote from: PaulGray - AQL on April 14, 2009, 10:06 PM
How exactly do you take this measurement? My 89 GT XL could be 18 or 19.5 depending on how you do it  :-\

Everyone does it differently!!

I measure mine from Centre of Head tube to centre of seat tube along the length of the Top tube (to take into account any weird/long Seat Tubes)!!

If you did a Haro Group One RS1 from the top of the seat tube and top of the Head tube then you'd probably add an extra inch or two!!  :-\

yep agree centre to centre Moley.


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« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2009, 11:24 PM »
Quote from: Crooch on April 14, 2009, 10:48 PM
Quote from: moley on April 14, 2009, 10:18 PM
Quote from: PaulGray - AQL on April 14, 2009, 10:06 PM
How exactly do you take this measurement? My 89 GT XL could be 18 or 19.5 depending on how you do it  :-\

Everyone does it differently!!

I measure mine from Centre of Head tube to centre of seat tube along the length of the Top tube (to take into account any weird/long Seat Tubes)!!

If you did a Haro Group One RS1 from the top of the seat tube and top of the Head tube then you'd probably add an extra inch or two!!  :-\


yep agree centre to centre Moley.




In that case an 89 GT Pro Series XL has a 19.5 inch top tube.
« Last Edit: April 14, 2009, 11:27 PM by PaulGray - AQL »
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Re: Old school 1" pre 1990 frames and top tube length's above 19.5"
« Reply #15 on: April 14, 2009, 11:54 PM »
industrial pipework is always measured centre to centre,so probably other stuff too.
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« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2009, 12:22 AM »
Quote from: PaulGray - AQL on April 14, 2009, 11:24 PM
In that case an 89 GT Pro Series XL has a 19.5 inch top tube.

That sounds about right!!

But soon after they would have changed to 20.5" for an XL as the 90's race frames all got longer!!
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« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2009, 12:32 AM »
Quote from: moley on April 15, 2009, 12:22 AM
Quote from: PaulGray - AQL on April 14, 2009, 11:24 PM
In that case an 89 GT Pro Series XL has a 19.5 inch top tube.

That sounds about right!!

But soon after they would have changed to 20.5" for an XL as the 90's race frames all got longer!!

What is a typical length nowadays, I've had a ride of one and they feel real long, didn't want to turn like my trusty old steed, was pushing the front round the berm  :laugh:
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« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2009, 08:12 AM »
They tend to be much longer these days!!

But there still is a lot of variation.   I'd say 20.5" is the minimum for an adult NS ride (unless your a Spen).

You should race some OS and get that BITD vibe going again!! :daumenhoch:
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« Reply #19 on: April 16, 2009, 01:05 AM »
Quote from: moley on April 15, 2009, 08:12 AM
They tend to be much longer these days!!

But there still is a lot of variation.   I'd say 20.5" is the minimum for an adult NS ride (unless your a Spen).

You should race some OS and get that BITD vibe going again!! :daumenhoch:

I may well give it a go but I'll refer you to this other reply to explain why I can do it now

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=83049.msg859357#msg859357
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« Reply #20 on: April 16, 2009, 08:55 AM »
Bummer!!

If you feeling okay for the 10th of May then get yourself down to Preston for an OS extravaganza!!!  :daumenhoch:

Huge US Style trophys on offer and Huge purse (over £100).  OS Show and shine with trophys going to the Best Race bike and best show bike along with a prize.

Even if your not up for racing, if you fancy a road trip then get yourself down to Preston.  It should be a right laff!!  :daumenhoch:

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=85494.0
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« Reply #21 on: April 16, 2009, 03:39 PM »
Quote from: moley on April 16, 2009, 08:55 AM
Bummer!!

If you feeling okay for the 10th of May then get yourself down to Preston for an OS extravaganza!!!  :daumenhoch:

Huge US Style trophys on offer and Huge purse (over £100).  OS Show and shine with trophys going to the Best Race bike and best show bike along with a prize.

Even if your not up for racing, if you fancy a road trip then get yourself down to Preston.  It should be a right laff!!  :daumenhoch:

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=85494.0

That sounds fun, I will look into it  :daumenhoch:
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« Reply #22 on: August 03, 2010, 08:44 PM »
well it was a sticky :LolLolLolLol:
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Re: Old school 1" pre 1990 frames and top tube length's above 19.5"
« Reply #23 on: August 03, 2010, 08:53 PM »
Sticky it again or make a new thread and add more bikes to it.
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« Reply #24 on: August 03, 2010, 09:26 PM »
Yeah, and make it pre-1995 but old school legal too  :LolLolLolLol:
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