Reynolds 501?
08-12-06, 05:06 PM
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Reynolds 501?
Any info on Reynolds 501 tubing? I've never heard of it but I came across a Raleigh track bike with this tubing and wondered where it falls on the scale of awesomeness/crapiness. Thanks.
08-12-06, 05:19 PM
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My bikes became Vintage
It's all here
[edit] looks like 501 isn't there because it's now obsolete. Anyway, Reynolds 501 was a seamed, butted chrome molybdenum tubeset intended for mid-range, sports bicycles. It was about 0.5 lbs (225 g) heavier than a Reynolds 531 tubeset. Reynolds tubing now is all either for high end lugged frames or mass production TIG welding.
[edit] looks like 501 isn't there because it's now obsolete. Anyway, Reynolds 501 was a seamed, butted chrome molybdenum tubeset intended for mid-range, sports bicycles. It was about 0.5 lbs (225 g) heavier than a Reynolds 531 tubeset. Reynolds tubing now is all either for high end lugged frames or mass production TIG welding.
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08-12-06, 07:23 PM
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Thanks for the info. Out of curiosity, you mention that Reynolds is for higher end bicycles; how does Columbus compare to Reynolds? Or is it like comparing apples to oranges?
08-12-06, 08:23 PM
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No, apples to apples. Not necessarily the exact same alloys, but the two brands have always been of equal strength and quality.
08-12-06, 09:09 PM
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I remember seeing a chart that indicated that I'm too heavy for my 531 bikes and should be riding a 501 frame.
