Rare STEEL CITY GREY ! BCA Usa Tall TANGE 5 NEAR MINT 18spd Touring Bike BEAUTY
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About this product
This is a vintage 1991 BCA Usa Tall Tange 5 Touring Bike, presented in a rare Steel City Grey finish. It's a large 23-inch (58cm equivalent) chromoly steel frame, equipped with 27-inch wheels and tubular tires. The bike features a drop bar handlebar, 18-speed derailleur gears with down tube shifters, and rim brakes. As a no-suspension road bike, it offers a classic touring setup.
Our take
Reviewing this 1991 BCA Tourista, the Tange 5 chromoly steel frame is definitely a highlight, promising a comfortable and resilient ride, which is ideal for a touring bike. The 'Steel City Grey' color is unique. An 18-speed setup with down tube shifters provides ample gearing for varied terrain, though the shifting style is certainly vintage. However, the use of 27-inch wheels and tubular tires will be a significant consideration for potential buyers. Tubulars are not as common for everyday touring due to repair complexity, and 27-inch wheels offer fewer tire choices than 700C. Rim brakes are also a step behind modern braking performance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Vintage Tange 5 chromoly steel frame
- 18-speed gearing for touring
- Large 23-inch frame
- Rare Steel City Grey finish
Cons
- Uses 27-inch tubular tires, less common
- Down tube shifters are less convenient
- Rim brakes offer older stopping power
Specifications
- Wheel Size 27 in
- Model Tourista
- Department Men
- Bike Type Road Bike
- Material Chromoly
- Handlebar Type Drop Bar
Show all 18 specifications
- Frame Size
- 23"
- Model Year
- 1991
- Gear Change Mechanism
- Derailleur Gears
- Shifter Style
- Down Tube Shifter
- Color
- Gray
- Vintage
- Yes
- Suspension Type
- No Suspension
- Brand
- Bicycle Corporation of America
- Brake Type
- Rim Brake - Mechanical
- Tire Type
- Tubular Tires
- Frame Number
- XXX
- Number of Speeds
- 18 Speed
