FWIW, many Tachyon frames had the horizontal rear-entry ends. Mostly earlier examples, from what i gather.
I contacted Litespeed and they were able to tell me that this is a 1991 "Surburban" which was a variant on the Tachyon. It was actually the last "Surburban" they made.
That's awesome, not just b/c it's the last of its kind, but b/c Litespeed actually named a fast bike after a 40-lb Chicago Schwinn "lightweight." Interestingly enough, the '91 Litespeed catalog doesn't list a "Suburban", but it does show a Tachyon with rear-entry drop-outs (although it also has a curved seat-tube...). http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Images/Litespeed-1991.pdf The '90 catalog doesn't seem to name any models; just "road" and "mtn". http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Images/Litespeed-1990.pdf Regardless, that's a smokin'-HOTT deal on a classic titanium road frame; if it were 57 or 58cm frame, i'd have to explain to my wife why i just spent $400 on yet another old bike frame..... GLWS
Your killing me on that Phat,,,,,,,,,, going home to see what I can sell. Your in Savanna, right? maybe able to talk my wife into a romantic weekend,, and "accidentally" come home with a bike.
SOLD - Vintage Metallic Blue Bicycle Seat = $30 - SOLD SOLD - Ribbed Glass Lens Headlight = $10 - SOLD