Originally Posted by
embankmentlb
One of the big cycling magazines did a test of several steel framed bikes, This was from the 1980's. They ranged in quality from Columbus Aelle up to real nice expensive frames. In a blind test, the Aelle framed bike was perceived as the best riding.
I once had a copy of the actual article & it has been discussed in this forum before. Maybe someone can post it.
I think that might have been Bicycle Guide - I have an old issue from the mid-90s that used frames built by Mondonico, all identically kitted out and painted metallic green. I can't remember which tubing ended up being preferred above all, but I do know they used Reynolds 531, 753, Columbus Aelle, SL, SLX, Cromor and Max. I'll see if I can dig it up and report back.