was RE:[CR]Raleigh 753 now seat tube size question

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Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:27:30 -0500
From: "Marty Eison" <meison01@gmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: was RE:[CR]Raleigh 753 now seat tube size question

Since Mike Mullett positively Id'd John's bike as an Ilkeston 753 team pro I have a question. Assuming that the measurement of the seat tube is correct ( 27.2 vs the metric 27) one would say the seat tube is 531. Why would someone want a 753 bike with a 531 seat tube? strength for a heavier rider? gear masher/sprinter type?

thanks

Marty Eison
Frisco Texas