In a message dated 6/18/2002 6:42:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, richardsachs@juno.com writes:
> the weight differences are due to the variables i
> listed earlier.
> but don't forget:
> 531 is a MATERIAL designation, not a particular tube.
> the <material> comes long, short, thin walled, thick walled,
> different diameters, butt variations, (heh. heh, heh. he said,
> "butt"...), and the forks/and seat-chainstays are available
> in a myriad* of shapes. there is no 'normal' 531 type tubing.
>
So why do some builders insist on mixing brands if 531 comes(or use to) in so many variations? It seems like you could build a frame tailored to the the riders weight and usage it still turn out all Reynolds. But maybe I'm over simplifying?
Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA