Norris Lockley wrote,
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>> > Hopefully the Spectrum frame was silver-brazed (USA-Speak), seeing that
>> > the tubing used was Columbus S.
> Columbus really had "a thing" about the necessity of using silver alloys
> with these tubes rather than ...
Norris , Columbus might have had "a thing" about using silver,,, but they failed to tell their fellow countrymen, who proceeded to build a gazzilion frames with their beloved brass/bronze rods. IMHO, the skill of the brazer, might be more important than the brazing alloy used. In the old days (classic content) I used mostly brass. These days mostly silver... Is there a difference in the quality, ride, or any thing else because of the alloy used? I don't think so... Oh, almost forgot, nice job Tom,,,er-ah Jeff!! 'Way ta show'em your stuff boyz!!!
Peter Weigle Lyme Ct.
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