Old 08-07-15 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by JimboMartin
Thanks Scooper. So, do these stainless supersteels come in larger diameters? The moment of inertia would go as the square so you wouldn't have to increase tube diameter very much to make up for the thin section. I guess I can do my own homework here and just read up on tubing sets. But if you happen to know I'd appreciate learning from you.
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Jim
Hi Jim,

Yes; for example Columbus XCr is available with 31.7mm top tube; 35.0mm, 38.0mm, and 42.0mm down tube; and 31.7mm or 33mm seat tube diameters.

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