Originally Posted by
zoeglassjd
So, I guess I am more interested in the tubing used. All the same per production year? Not all 853 tubing is identical (right?).
All Reynolds 853 tubing has the same chemical composition, physical properties, and quality control, although the tubes vary in butt profile, diameter, length, and wall thickness, depending on the application.
The quality of a frame built with Reynolds 853 will vary depending on the skill of the framebuilder, but not the quality of the tubes.