[mosquito]

Can someone tell me what the difference between the first crosschecks and the new ones are besides the old one having 1" steer?

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[jasonguard]

The first two years (blue and green paint jobs, respectively) are made with Reynolds 631 tubing. Ever since, it's been 4130, I think. Opinions vary, but I think the earliest model is a bit more prestigious.

[mosquito]

I don't get what you mean by prestigious. Can you be more specific? Less eyelets? Generally stronger or weaker?

[Ziemas]

The older ones had name brand tubing. AFAIK that is the only difference.

[aballas]

yep....what jasonguard said....

I have his old frame... :)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/aballas/P9170001.jpg

[aballas]

AKAIK 631 is a bit lighter than 4130...

welds are nice too...haven't seen a newer one to compare though...

[jasonguard]

aballas, you pimped my ride!

prestigious: exerting influence by reason of high status or prestige

Basically, I was saying that the first year of the Cross Check (or any model of bike that has staying power) has become a classic. Whether it's better or not, is arguable (although, I think they were lighter w/631). But, it also derives prestige from the fact that so few were produced that first year.