In a message dated 1/15/03 5:44:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, Boy651@aol.com writes:
> Where does Super Vitus 980 tubing rank say compared to Reynolds 531?
> Actually, what is SV980?
SV980 has a much finer grain structure, so theoretically is somewhat superior
to 531. It was never readily available in all the variations of gauge and
taper that Reynolds and Columbus supplied. While grain is nice, it doesn't
trump configuration when choosing forks, stays and other tubes for a truly
custom frame. Eisentraut almost always mixed tubes from different sets to get
what he wanted.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA