looking for L/XL 80's/90's steel mtb frame

[SafetyThird]

I'm looking to move all my components over from this bike to build a dedicated tourer. I need a larger frame and preferably a steel one with mountings for racks and mudguards and solid forks. Something 80's/90's would be ideal.

The trek in the picture is an 18" frame, I'm 5'10, hopefully that will help with sizing.

Does anyone have anything suitable in ttheir garage gathering dust?
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[DCBassman]

As before, if you want to offload the Trek frame, PM me, please!

 

[SafetyThird]

As before, if you want to offload the Trek frame, PM me, please!

when everything's done I'll give you a shout. may be a while, depending on when I source a suitable frame and whether this becomes a winter project

 

[DCBassman]

No problems, I'll think of it the same way! Would be a good winter project.

 

[rogerzilla]

A 91-93 Kona is probably your best bet. All the fittings and they ride like a dream. Headset stack height is a little low but a Tange FL270C is perfect.

 

[SafetyThird]

So plans went a little sideways this week. I accidentally bought this when a cheeky bid on Ebay resulted in no-one else outbidding me, which was a bit of a surprise to be honest. I now have no savings but a new toy to play with

 

[DCBassman]

So plans went a little sideways this week. I accidentally bought this when a cheeky bid on Ebay resulted in no-one else outbidding me, which was a bit of a surprise to be honest. I now have no savings but a new toy to play with

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Thorn are supposed to be great tourers, good catch!

 

[DCBassman]

By the way, @SafetyThird , I'm still happy to help you rebuild your savings if you want to offload the Trek frame!

 

[SafetyThird]

By the way, @SafetyThird , I'm still happy to help you rebuild your savings if you want to offload the Trek frame!

For now I'm going to keep it and decide whether to just have a specific dirt bike. If I change my mind, I'll let you know. Thanks.