Originally Posted by T-Mar

Seamed tubesets are theoretically superior and there were issues with early seamed tubesets, which were typically low level. This caused a reputation that was hard to dispel. However, by the 1980s, seamed tubing technology had developed to the point where reliability was no longer a concern . In fact, many highly regarded 1980s mid-range tubeset were seamed, such as Columbus Cromor, Reynolds 501, Ishiwata's various Exactus tubesets and Tange Infinity. By the late 1980s there were even some high end, seamed tubesets, such as those True Temper, who offered only seamed tubesets. I have yet to see a failure on any of these tubesets that could be attributed to seamed technology and have no reservations about riding these tubesets.