Skyfoil
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What is a Gianni Motta?
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AndyRM
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Your question should be 'who'.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gianni_Motta
Like many pros from that era, he put his name to a frame building company. I believe Merlin and Wiggle stock his efforts in the UK. Not sure what they are like to ride but that does look pretty smart. Not sure I'd go as high as £500 for it though. £100 maybe? It looks a standard aluminium frame to me.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gianni_Motta
Like many pros from that era, he put his name to a frame building company. I believe Merlin and Wiggle stock his efforts in the UK. Not sure what they are like to ride but that does look pretty smart. Not sure I'd go as high as £500 for it though. £100 maybe? It looks a standard aluminium frame to me.
Cycleops
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- Accra, Ghana
Might make up into a nice bike, don't forget you'll need some forks. Carbon? Could end up costing a lot of money for a full build. Is it the right size for you? Does the geometry suit? As above, maybe go as high as £150.
OP
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Skyfoil
The Jolly Ginger Giant
- Location
- Wolverhampton
I've got some generic Carbon forks that haven't seen any action yet. I've also got a half-decent wheelset that have been hanging in the garage for a year waiting for the right frame. I'm just trying to decide if this is the right frame. I guess the price has a lot to do with it.
I'm 6'4" tall with a 34" inside leg. If anything, I think the frame might be a little small.
AndyRM
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@smokeysmoo is our other resident giant. He may be able to give you some tips on frame sizing.
I can just about stretch myself to fit a 60cm frame and I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam. The effective top tube length is the most important measurement IMO.
I can just about stretch myself to fit a 60cm frame and I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam. The effective top tube length is the most important measurement IMO.
Cycleops
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- Accra, Ghana
I am also a 34" inseam and I find sixty to be fine, although I do prefer something a little larger.
smokeysmoo
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- Bolton, not very far from Nob End
See my post, (#8) from a different thread HERE
What I would highlight from that is the 5th line regarding C'dale top tube length, (and as @AndyRM points out above). As I mention in my linked post it does tend to be a touch longer on a C'dale than most other manufacturers, and this obviously helps us taller guys, but that small detail might be a deal breaker on the frame you've seen.
I've got no experience of that frame or manufacturer/brand at all, so unless you can get the full geometry of it and compare that to a bike you know fits you well them there will always be a element of risk IMO.
That said if you can get it cheap enough and build it into a complete bike, even if it is too small you might be able to flip it and make some wonga in the process
