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

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From: "John D" <bikehunter@saber.net>
To: <CYCLETRUCK@aol.com>, <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
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Subject: Re: [CR]Fuji Quadbutted tubing....?
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2001 17:18:56 -0700


And what years were they touting it as exclusive? John Dunn in Napa Valley


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



> 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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