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From: mats@dual.UUCP (Mats Wichmann)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: MASI frames
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Date: Sun, 19-Aug-84 15:43:32 EDT
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Posted: Sun Aug 19 15:43:32 1984
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No, not really a religious issue at all. Some types of tubing just isn't
rigid enough when stretched out to the longer lengths required for larger
frames. I am 6'4" and ride a pretty big frame, so I have had to consider
it. Not just that the frame will be more whippy, but that it won't hold up
under heavy stress - you know, all that weight (since a bigger rider is 
often carrying more weight as well as being taller) slamming into potholes,
crashing, etc. - the frames can just fold up if the tubing is too light.
Must admit, however, that I have never heard this about Reylonds 531.
You just don't build bigger frames out of the lighweight Columbus tubing
(SL ?), however.

	    Mats Wichmann
	    Dual Systems Corp.
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