[CR]953 ride quality

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From: "Richard Olson" <timeflies1955@msn.com>
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2007 12:38:13 -0800
Subject: [CR]953 ride quality

Hi all-

the posts regarding 953 Reynolds have all stressed weight comparisons. I'm curious about ride quality of 953 vs. 531, etc. For instance, I love riding my Hansom Super Prestige. Some listers might look down on it because it uses 501. However, I have built it up using mostly on topic era parts, weighs 20.5 lbs, which seems to be the average weight for an on topic race bike. The difference, I've been told, is that 531 has a more lively feel. To follow this line of thinking, perhaps the real advantage of 953 over 753, 531, etc. is more the feel, or ride quality, than the weight.

Comments?

Rick Olson Sunny enough for a nice ride this a.m. on the Hansom Rhododendron, OR