this frame looks correct and fine to me. chain and seat stays are tapered to a smaller diameter; it IS a pursuit frame after all. as such, the dropouts appear bigger than if juxtaposed against larger diameters. different pipes may have afforded a completely different reaction. i'm cool with this frame, 'specially given the production date. e-RICHIE Richard Sachs Cycles No.9, North Main Street Chester, CT 06412 USA http://www.richardsachs.com Tel. 860.526.2059