Re: [CR]Carbolite 103 frames

From: Jerry & Liz Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Lawrence Kurtz" <kurtzla@mcmaster.ca>, "bike" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <3E6E4462.4561AF8C@mcmaster.ca>
Subject: Re: [CR]Carbolite 103 frames
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 19:20:54 -0600

"Carbolite" tubing appeared in mid-80's Peugeot catalogs. Not carbon fibre, but cheap gas-pipe tubing on low end models. The "Carbo" was probably for carbon steel and the "lite" was wishful thinking. Frames using this tubing may be OK beaters but not collectable.

Opinions vary on Helicomatics - I like them, Sheldon doesn't.

Regards,

Jerry Moos
Houston, TX

----- Original Message -----
From: Lawrence Kurtz
To: bike
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 2:17 PM
Subject: [CR]Carbolite 103 frames

> When did Carbolite 103 frames appear on Peugeots?
>
> Were these first gen. carbon fibre frames? Worthwhile acquizitions?
> Safe to ride?
>
> What about the Helicomatic hubs?
>
> Lawrence Kurtz
> Toronto Canada