Peter Kohler wrote:
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> Of course some Italian machines did have Reynolds tubing. But how many??
> Cinellis with Reynolds are considered unusual if not exceptional are they
> not?
Yes, some Italians used Reynolds. How many bikes? That would be impossible to say.
Cinellis built with Reynolds being inusual and exceptional? I don't believe so. My 1960 Cinelli SC (thanx Brian B) is made from Reynolds. Also my early '60s Masi Special is made with Reynolds, along with my '71 (Milano) and '73 (Verona) Masi GC's.
Years ago I asked a couple of Italian frame builders why they used Reynolds back then and they said the concentricity of the tubes (consistent wall thickness) and quality control (tubes without external flaws when delivered) was why they preferred it over Columbus tubing. I think this was only true before Antonio Columbo revitalized his father's company in the late 1960s - early 1970s. Can anyone confirm?
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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