On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 1:50:38 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > > In hindsight , I am quite thankful now that I got one of the last 531 > ST tube sets when I had my Franklin frame built in 1999. The ST sets > stood for "super tourist", basically slightly heavier gauge tubes . Mine > is "sport touring" geometry as it was called back then, which is similar to > many Riv's these days except the BB isn't as low, which makes no difference > to me as it handles and feels wonderfully (At both high and super slow > speeds) . I also specified 18" chain stays and a long top , 62cm. top > tube , head tube extension, and a 135mm rear . Love this bike !! > > I has a Gitane racing bike in the 80's that used 531C , and it was sweet > too, but it got damaged in a crash . It was too small for me for anyways > . . . Always love classic Reynolds Tubes . > > Everyone should love this link : > http://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/reynolds/constructorstubeguide.htm > http://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/ > Thanks! I forgot about that site. Actually, the link I always liked is this one: http://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/reynolds/Reynolds-transfers.jpg I have an old Mercian with Reynolds 531cs tubing. It was a great riding bike until it got damaged in a crash. Still have it with a bent down and top tube and maybe one day I'll get it fixed....Good Luck!
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