Re: [CR]Re: Squished Tubing

(Example: Production Builders:Frejus)

Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 23:20:26 +0100
From: "Freek Faro" <khun.freek@gmail.com>
To: "Jack Gabus" <jack_gabus@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Re: Squished Tubing
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cc: CR <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

Wild guess:

Reynolds -> British -> conservative Columbus -> Italian -> creative, experimental ('sperimentale')

Look at what Columbus eventually came up with: MS, 'MultiShape' tubing!

Freek 'conservative cyclist, creative thinker' Faro Rotterdam Netherlands

2006/12/13, Jack Gabus <jack_gabus@yahoo.com>:
>
> Gang:
>
> I think you can also go back to De Rosa / Benotto. The
> frame builders got together with F. Moser when he was
> racing and built-up the frames out of Columbus tubing
> with Diamond shape chain stays. Generally thought to
> stiffen the rear triangle for greater drive and
> response.
>
> Here is my question why does this seem to be
> predominately Columbus tubing ( Was Columbus promoting
> this experimentation ) and not Reynolds or some other
> manufacturer? Seem curious.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jack
>
> Jack (Giacomo) GabusLaguna Beach, CA jack@shermangabus.com
> http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/Giacomo-Gabus/?g2_page=2
>

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> now.