As a college student in 1973, $200 was a huge investment, although minimual, for a entry level race bike with tubulars at the time.

Years later, after the tubs were gone, the Brooks' worn out and the Stronglight Crank,(why did they use the word 'light' for solid steel billets?) freewheel and chain mounted on my family room wall the bike still brings back memories. The ride of a 531 hand made frame is silk compared to my CAAD 3, CF Roubaix Expert and Trek cross bike. I want it all back, with it's DT shifters, 10 speeds, chorme lugs and silky smooth tubs. I still have the original brakes but may go with something more areo and modern so I can ride the hoods.