Re: [CR]Reynolds 531, 753

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From: "J.Dunn" <bikehunter@msn.com>
To: "Dennis Young" <mail@woodworkingboy.com>, "classic" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <B9D3509C.CC0%mail@woodworkingboy.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Reynolds 531, 753
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 18:31:44 -0800

"Can anyone offer any thoughts on possible differences in riding
> characteristics between 531 and 753. "

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John Dunn in Boise


----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Young
To: classic
Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 4:21 PM
Subject: [CR]Reynolds 531, 753



> Can anyone offer any thoughts on possible differences in riding
> characteristics between 531 and 753. My early 80s Italian made Masi uses
> 753, I`m told. A gentleman at Reynolds also told me that they were
> supplying Masi with 753 at that time. It feels light, with nice
> springyness over bumps, and smooths out at speed like a thoroughbread. I
> don`t have much experience riding on 531. Wondering how that heat treating
> may affect the ride as compared.
> Thanks,
> Dennis Young
> Hotaka, Japan