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Originally Posted by oglala_1927

Thanks to all who helped me date my "MIXTIE" frame peugeot.
I have a question about tube material.
The decal on the seat post upright reads:
Tube Special
Carbolite
103
By Peugeot
France
The serial # Y41' 24179 ( these are 2 seperate stampings on BB.)
From previous threads
Y=Renyolds 531SL
SL=A lighter version than venerable tube set
Total bike weight 30 lbs.
Carbolite 103 or Renyolds 531? Thanks

It wouldn't say Carbolite if it were Reynolds. Reynolds 531 would almost certainly weigh less than 30 pounds, and you also should see some residue from a sticker at the top of the front of the seat tube if it were. There's nothing wrong with it being Carbolite mind you, but it isn't Reynolds.

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