Re: [CR]Reynolds 531 SL

(Example: Framebuilders:Mario Confente)

To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 17:36:48 -0400
Subject: Re: [CR]Reynolds 531 SL
From: "Richard M Sachs" <richardsachs@juno.com>


i used 531sl in '76 and it was the catalyst for me to learn silver brazing since i was mentored in brass brazing. e-RICHIE chester, ct

On Tue, 10 Aug 2004 16:30:30 -0500 "Larry Hakim" <larryhakim@hotmail.com> writes:
> Three questions:
>
> 1.) When did Reynolds come out with 531SL tubing?
>
> 2.) How do you know if your frame has it apart from special
> decals---in
> other words is it possible a frameset w/the 531DB label is actually
> made w/
> 531SL tubing?
>
> 2.) Is 531SL the same tubing as the current 531 Competition?
>
> Thanks,
> Larry Hakim
> Oxford, MS