Reynolds 531 is now only available by special order
. The nearest available stock material is BS4t45 to Bs5T100 in accordance with BS6S100 conditions. (T45) Reynolds has superseded this tube set with a number of innovations such as Reynolds 753 and the more current 853.
How do you identify Reynolds 531?
Similar to the “Butted Frame Tubes, Forks & Stays” decals, but
“531” is in red, “Reynolds” is in green and the text in the top left is different
.
Is Reynolds a 531 light?
Reynolds 531 built a frame that had a
super-light weight
and high strength that had never before been achieved.
How much does a Reynolds 531 frame weight?
Standard gauge 753 for a 57cm :
1645 grams
Standard gauge 531c for a 57cm : 1910 grams Standard gauge 531DB for a 57cm : 2050 grams For standard gauge tubes, and for frames with similar fittings and geometry, you can see, and often feel a difference in weight. Frame weight cannot tell you everything.
Where is Reynolds tubing made?
Of all the cycling companies that have come and gone, one that has remained a steady fixture is Reynolds. The name has been synonymous with the British cycling industry since 1898, and it still manufactures tubing in its
Birmingham factory
today.
What is Reynolds 520 chromoly?
With
similar properties to our original 531 brand alloy
. For cycling, these are mandrel butted for accurate profiles, and available in a wide range of shapes. Weight savings from butting provide competitively priced, light framesets.
Who owns Reynolds tubing?
In 1996
Coyote Sports Inc.
, a privately held company based in Boulder, Colorado acquired TI Reynolds 531 Ltd.
What is the lightest Reynolds tubing?
Reynolds 853
: very high end steel, thinner still, and lighter. Reynolds 953: a variant of stainless steel, this one rivals Ti and carbon fiber on weight, but with the ride of steel. Columbus Spirit Niobium: similar in weight to the 953, the Spirit is one of the lightest steel tubes sets available.
Is Reynolds 501 any good?
Re: Reynolds 501
IIRC the alloy is chrome/molybdenum as against the manganese/molybdenum of 531. Having had a couple of Dawes Horizons made of 501 I’m of the opinion it gives a heavier frame for the same size, but
it’s strong and the bikes always felt/handled well
. They certainly gave good and long service.
Is Titanium stronger than chromoly?
Well-known member. Both have their place, Titanium is 1/3 lighter than Chromoly,
it is also stronger than chromoly
but more flexible (less Ridgid). So depending on the designer both can be used to their full potential.
What is Tange tubing?
Tange International Co. is
a major Japanese manufacturer of high-quality steel tubing for bicycle frames
, established before 1920. They are a rival to the British-based tubing manufacturer Reynolds.
Does chromoly rust?
Chromoly steel is also treated before and after manufacturing to increase the natural resistance to corrosion,
dramatically lessening the chance of rust
. With a chromoly steel bike, you can worry less about bike upkeep and enjoy riding year after year, rain, snow, or shine.
Is Reynolds 725 a light?
725 is a material that allows thin gauge, tight tolerance tube, providing maximum weight saving for competitive use. This tubing rides like a classic, comfortable,
light-weight steel frame
. It is a bit heavier and less expensive than our Velospec Supertherm material, but is just as durable and fun to work with.
When was Reynolds 853 invented?
Further wins on bikes using Reynolds tubing by Tour De France icons Bernard Hinault, Greg LeMond and Miguel Indurain would follow, with the introduction of the world’s first commercial air-hardening steel for bicycle frame tubes, the versatile Reynolds 853,
in 1995
.
What is butted tubing?
A butted tube means that
the outside of the tube is a constant diameter and the wall thickness varies
. For example on BMX frames, top and down tubes are frequently double butted. Double butted means that the thickness of the tubing on the ends is thicker than in the center. So there are two “butted” sides.
Is Reynolds 520 heat treated?
from the reynolds website: … [520 has] The same chemistry as our 725 range but
without the heat-treatment process
… so, the 725 frame will probably be a little lighter, but i doubt there’s much in it (the 520 equilibrium frame wasn’t exactly a porker).
What is a Reynolds frame?
Reynolds is
one of the oldest bicycle material companies in existence
. They specialise in butted steel frame tubes, exclusively for the manufacturing of high quality bicycles. Reynolds first began producing bicycle tubing back in 1902.
What type of aluminum is used in bikes?
There are two main aluminium alloys in use in the bike industry today –
6061 and 7005
.
