Originally Posted by
rccardr
Although the early ST and SR bikes were fast and stiff, the finish work -especially around the seat and head tube junctions- was very crude in comparison to the 87-88 and later aluminum frames.
Interesting to read that they recognized the problem and worked to improve that last 10%.
I just took a closer look at my 1989 made frame. The welds look like they could have been fillet brazed.