Re: 725 vs. 853


Gary Jacobson wrote:
> What would I notice about a lugged bike built from Reynolds 853 vs. the
> same bike in 725?
> I weigh 210 lbs., don't race, and want a long lasting frame. Size will be
> something like 57 c-c with a 57 TT.
>
> Are there equivilent tubes in Colombus and True Temper?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Gary Jacobson
> Rosendale, NY

853 is the tubeset made specifically for tig wleding, w/o lugs, in that
the joints get stronger with welding instead of weaker. Your '853'
bicycle probably has something else in the rear triangle, like 753 or
725..

You will notice nothing, 853 is thinner so I would say use the 725 as
it's thicker walled..'maybe' better for you at 210lbs. BUT the
builder's build is more important than the tubing.

Columbus Brain, Zona, Foco, TT OSX, OSX platinum

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