Originally Posted by
ftwelder
I would avoid tru-temper or any DOM (seamed, drawn over mandrel) tubing regardless of who made it. Cromor and Tenax are heavy duty kits for demanding situations or extended service, not really race bike tubes.
I think this era of bikes are fascinating because so many of the technologies were emerging at that point. With a fine group like you have, find something special to hang it on.
Hi Frank,
Why would you suggest to avoid TruTemper in a 1987 frame?
I was under the understanding TruTemper made some pretty good tubing in those days.
Thank you.