Hugh Thornton wrote:
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> I have a 1985 Raleigh Competition made from 531c. The frame has an extra
> Reynolds decal saying "1935-1985 winning on 531" which would indicate that
> 1935 was the year that 531 was introduced (amazing deduction), so this
> Mercier would be one of the earliest frames built with this tubing.
>
> Hugh Thornton
> Nantwich, England
Here's the catalog prepared for the 1935 end of the year trade show (I assume):
http://www.velo-retro.com/
Reynolds 531 Catalog, 1936 -- 8 pages, a truely historical document, the introduction of 531 tubing with tests and charts. Highly recommended. Color cover. $5
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California http://www.velo-retro.com (list of reprints)
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