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Old 10-29-08, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by droptop
id be more inclined to buy a bike that was of a better tubing than just straight cro-mo. something that is butted, for a lighter, better ride quality. renolyds 531 maybe? traditional geometry would be preferred for me. but i don't want a track geometry bike, id rather something with a road geometry (i know im in the minority on this one). i may never feel the need to switch from my conversion, as it is exactly what i want in a fixed bike.
531 is only available for special order.
PS: It's really only good for brazing, too. And that means lugs or fillet brazing, which drive up production costs.
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