Re: [CR]Fuji Quadbutted tubing....?

(Example: Framebuilders:Chris Pauley)

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Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 10:38:24 -0400
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From: "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Fuji Quadbutted tubing....?
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Calvert Guthrie wrote:
>
>Thanks. I think I can picture that. But this would need to be a step with no
>sharp edges to avoid stress peaks?

Sure, that's true of any butting.
>Is there a cutaway illustration somewhere?

Yeah, in old Fuji catalogues.
>I don't recall any for a Quadruple in the Bridgestone Catalogs or the Riv
>Reader. I'll see what a Webferret search turns up.

I believe Fuji used to tout quad butting as a Fuji exclusive.

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