Re: [CR] Reynolds 555

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing:Columbus)

From: <DTSHIFTER@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 09:42:29 EST
To: verktyg@aol.com, Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] Reynolds 555


Mr. Colerich is correct:
> <<I've never seen a Reynolds 555 tubing decal only Raleigh 555 stickers.
> They look similar to the Reynolds stickers but the wording is different.>>
>
> I had one of those Raleighs (forget the exact model) and in the late 90's I asked Sheldon Brown what the tubing was. He seemed pretty convinced, i.e., didn't 'bat an eye' when he said Tange.

I'll say this, the bike had one of the 'deadest' ride qualities I've ever experienced!!

Chuck Brooks Malta (where Spring seems a very long way off), NY NEUSA