[CR]Reynolds seat tube size ?Odd measurement....

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From: <t.kielman@comcast.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org (C.R. LIST)
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2004 01:05:50 +0000
Subject: [CR]Reynolds seat tube size ?Odd measurement....

I'm trying,without an accurate means of measuring,to figure out a seat post size for a Super Elliott frame,circa 1950.Sticker says "Reynolds butted tubes,forks and stays",looks to be original.26.4mm is loose,27.2mm won't go,and 26.8mm seems to snug up reasonably well.Was 26.8m ever a standard size for reynolds seat tubes?Is this bike just a little old and wacky?Is there such a thing as a 26.8mm seatpost that might be nearly period correct? Hmmmmmmmmmm......

Todd Kielman
Chicago