Originally Posted by
repechage
The investigation into the minute specification details of pedestrian volume manufactured frames is even if comprehensive and accurate, of only of esoteric value.
the series produced lugged steel frame is gone.
it is going to be just less effort and work to purchase an example and make one’s own assessment.
there is some merit perhaps to weighing a bare frame and fork, easy enough to do, but only if noting the frame size and basic dimensions. After enough measures perhaps a trend can be found.
I think lug weight differences will offset any difference in tubeset weight.
The reason to do it would be to have a better idea how different frames are likely to ride, since diameter and wall thickness are the only parts that determine ride from the tubes, while alloy and seams do not.
From there you could make some educated guesses about the specific tubes selected.