In a message dated 1/16/2004 7:48:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, gillies@cs.ubc.ca writes: obviously, a double-butted tubeset will be thinner all around than a single butted tubeset, otherwise the single butted set will weigh less. therefore, the single-butted tube is likely to be thicker both unbutted, and after butting. it was my assertion that maybe the thin "butted" part of a single butted tube was as thick as the thick "unbutted" part of a double butted tube.
i really should stick to stuff i know (e.g. not framebuilding).
i hope some 531 framebuilder can clear this up for us.
- Don Gillies San Diego, CA _______________________________________________ Hey, not to worry. Why not just come fess up in person while Dale and I are out your way Feb 4 with the bike conference. I can't find Dave Field for a loaner bike. Anybody have a road machine (doesn't even need to be butted!) in a 52-58, I'm not picky.
Thank
Larry Black
Mt airy, Md