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Old 11-25-03, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Gordon P
531 is still listed on their website and the microalloy 853 sounds even better!
http://www.reynolds-cycle.com/intern...teel/steel.htm
Zona tubing by Columbus is used by Marinoni for their touring frame for example.
http://www.marinoni.qc.ca/html/2004/eng_turismo.asp (this is my dream bike)
http://www.columbustubi.com/english/acciaio/index.htm
Other steel to look at is TrueTemper, they make some great tubing like the OX Platinum and the Versus HT and Versus.
Not sure on your location but Thorn at st johns cycles in the UK is very reputable and in America you should find a plethora of good frames and builders.

So what is the “best” steel for touring?
the problem with 853 is that it is a really thin tubeset. I'm not sure it would be the best for touring, where reliability is key. but who knows, 853 might hold up.
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