Reynolds 501/531/753

[Gravity Aided]

I've got a Reynolds 500 frame. Plain gauge cro mo. Weighs a ton. Ensures good contact with the road and improved traction

I have a Reynolds 500 frame on an old rigid mtb made for Schwinn in Hungary. Do you think it is worth building up?

 

[Smokin Joe]

I never particularly liked 531. Columbus always felt better.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I'm a heavier guy, and while Columbus is a great steel, it's a bit whippy under my load.

 

[Drago]

531 came in so many proifles and butting standards such a sweeping statement is a bit meaningless.

 

[biggs682]

I just acquired a 36 year old 531 frame today. Surprised to learn it could die any minute.

Relax it will outlast you and me if looked after

 

[RD1]

Yes, just like often used to happen with steel frames in the sixties. And seventies. And eigties. And nineties.

Carbon is great, but its not the holy love child of John Paul II and Mother Teresa with supernatural holy powers. Its a frame material, with benefits and drawbacks, just like all mother materials.

Agreed
Thanks

 

[RD1]

Yes, just like often used to happen with steel frames in the sixties. And seventies. And eigties. And nineties.

Carbon is great, but its not the holy love child of John Paul II and Mother Teresa with supernatural holy powers. Its a frame material, with benefits and drawbacks, just like all mother materials.

Valid points

 

[RD1]

953 is on my 'to ride' list...

Wow I didn't know it had gone up to that number
Thanks

 

[Dogtrousers]

I have a Reynolds 500 frame on an old rigid mtb made for Schwinn in Hungary. Do you think it is worth building up?

I don't see why not. Mine is a nice bike. More armchair than rocket ship.

 

[craigwend]

Wow I didn't know it had gone up to that number
Thanks

http://www.reynoldstechnology.biz/materials/

http://www.reynoldstechnology.biz/materials/steel/s-953/

Steel

• 953 Maraging Stainless Steel

• 931 Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel

• 921 Austentic Cold-Worked Stainless Steel

• 853 Seamless Air-Hardening Heat-Treated Steel

• 753 Manganese-Moly Heat-Treated Steel

• 725 Heat-Treated Chrome-Moly Steel

• 631 Seamless Cold-Worked Air-Hardening Steel

• 531 Manganese-Moly Cold-Worked Steel

• 525 Cold-Worked Chrome-Moly Steel

• 520 Cold-Worked Chrome-Moly Steel

 

[betty swollocks]

My custom built bike is 953.
Very stiff. Very plush.
Pretty light.
Silver fillet brazed.
An absolute delight to ride.
But, I would say that, wouldn't I?

 

[Drago]

Very nice! Why weigh it down with paint though?

 

[RD1]

Thanks

http://www.reynoldstechnology.biz/materials/

http://www.reynoldstechnology.biz/materials/steel/s-953/

Steel

• 953 Maraging Stainless Steel

• 931 Precipitation Hardening Stainless Steel

• 921 Austentic Cold-Worked Stainless Steel

• 853 Seamless Air-Hardening Heat-Treated Steel

• 753 Manganese-Moly Heat-Treated Steel

• 725 Heat-Treated Chrome-Moly Steel

• 631 Seamless Cold-Worked Air-Hardening Steel

• 531 Manganese-Moly Cold-Worked Steel

• 525 Cold-Worked Chrome-Moly Steel

• 520 Cold-Worked Chrome-Moly Steel

Thanks!

 

[Dan B]

I never particularly liked 531. Columbus always felt better.

What colour is it? Audio fidelity can be improved by outlining the lugs with a green marker pen. Also, you will get better stereo imaging and a wider soundstage with more presence if you make sure the brake cable outers are connected the right way round: the arrows printed on the case should be pointing from levers towards the calipers.

 

[betty swollocks]

Very nice! Why weigh it down with paint though?

That's the way I want it.
Which is something you can say, when you're having something custom-built and not have to justify it.