A sidebar to this tubing/labelling discussion is how
many cheap bikes bear a sticker that emulates the
Reynolds 531 sticker--black background, green letters,
gold border, and also that more than a few bikes have
been labeled "Chrome Moly Tube," in the singular.
Usually it's a seat tube--just to give the
manufacturer stickering rights. And, John J, it's
really disappointing to hear that CNC pulled that
trick!
David Feldman
Vancouver, WA
> Dear list members-
>
> Working on my intro, need to edit dramatically
> first.
>
> I have found on two occasions that the decal applied
> to the frame was a lie.
>
> First was my 1973 LeJeune processional team, the
> decal in French proclaimed
> 531 throughout. Upon the first headset rebuild I
> found a seamed headtube
> and a fork steerer by Nervor. (later respray shows
> 531 everywhere else)
>
> Second was a Special C.N.C., while the decal stated
> 753, which I knew the
> maker was certified for, upon paint stripping it
> revealed its material
> identity, Super Vitus, a competitor to 753,
> essentially as light, but not
> truthful.
>
> Still love both but they are not wearing their
> original proclaimed mat.
> Labels. It really boils down to does it ride well
> and do what it is
> supposed to.
>
> John Jorgensen
> Palos Verdes Ca
>
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