Re: was RE:[CR]Raleigh 753 now seat tube size question

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Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:52:22 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: was RE:[CR]Raleigh 753 now seat tube size question
To: Marty Eison <meison01@gmail.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <7d49b7530706201227q62b8747u5f10e6cfee3d21f1@mail.gmail.com>


I don't think Mike said it was 753. I think he just said it was an Ilkston frame. I think the 27.2 indicates 531, so the tubing decal is probably incorrect.

Regards,

Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX

Marty Eison <meison01@gmail.com> wrote: Since Mike Mullett positively Id'd John's bike as an Ilkeston 753 team pro I have a question. Assuming that the measurement of the seat tube is correct ( 27.2 vs the metric 27) one would say the seat tube is 531. Why would someone want a 753 bike with a 531 seat tube? strength for a heavier rider? gear masher/sprinter type?

thanks

Marty Eison
Frisco Texas