Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
High tensile 1020 butted tubing
I'm looking at a 1980 Japanese bike with high tensile 1020 butted tubing. The bike has nice components as weighs about 25 pounds.
If the bike was 4130 Chrome-molybdenum I would get it.
Should I always stay away from high tensile 1020?