Re: [CR] Alternate users of Reynolds tubeing

(Example: History)

From: "kevin sayles" <kevinsayles@tiscali.co.uk>
To: Greg Lone <gwlone@yahoo.ca>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2010 09:48:32 +0000
Subject: Re: [CR] Alternate users of Reynolds tubeing


I'm sure someone might correct me......but I believe Richard Noble broke the world land speed record in 1983 with 'Thrust 2' [633.468 mph]....which used Reynolds tubing as part of the construction.

cheers Kevin Sayles
Bridgwater Somerset UK


----- Original Message -----
From: Greg Lone
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 12:13 AM
Subject: [CR] Alternate users of Reynolds tubeing


Hi list, all this talk of Reynolds other applications reminds me of motorcycle frames. Reynolds played a big part in Britain's motorcycle industry. Not surprising as the motorcycle started as little more than a motorised bicycle. 531 tubing was often specified on racing frames, and Reynolds themselves were frequently involved in the design and supply of frames . Reynolds figures prominently in Norton's international competition history. I wouldn't be suprised if Reynolds also had a hand in racing car tubular frame structures as well.

Greg Lone Langley B.C. Canada

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