Wild guess:
Reynolds -> British -> conservative Columbus -> Italian -> creative, experimental ('sperimentale')
Look at what Columbus eventually came up with: MS, 'MultiShape' tubing!
Freek 'conservative cyclist, creative thinker' Faro Rotterdam Netherlands
2006/12/13, Jack Gabus <jack_gabus@yahoo.com>:
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> Gang:
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> I think you can also go back to De Rosa / Benotto. The
> frame builders got together with F. Moser when he was
> racing and built-up the frames out of Columbus tubing
> with Diamond shape chain stays. Generally thought to
> stiffen the rear triangle for greater drive and
> response.
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> Here is my question why does this seem to be
> predominately Columbus tubing ( Was Columbus promoting
> this experimentation ) and not Reynolds or some other
> manufacturer? Seem curious.
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> Cheers,
>
> Jack
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> Jack (Giacomo) GabusLaguna Beach, CA jack@shermangabus.com
> http://www.wooljersey.com/
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> now.