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The new Reynolds range.

Reynolds 531 SL Speedstream A completely new oval aerodynamic set with improved weight characteristics (40% lighter than the previous set) with increased efficiency over teardrop profiles. Designed for lugless construction for the competitor who demands the very latest in frame tube design and technology. Designed for track and time trials. Set weight: 2100 grms (4.6lbs).

Reynolds engineers have worked long and hard in conjunction with large and small manufacturers alike, in over 25 countries worldwide, to perfect a range of performance frame tubes to beat the world both in performance and good looks.

Reynolds 753 Track Ultra high tensile tubes with feather lightness and extreme torsional rigidity and efficient power transfer for the top amateur and professional rider designed for pursuit and time trials. Set weight: 1750grms(3.8lbs).

Reynolds 531 Professional A new racing set which replaces the previous Reynolds 531 SL set, it has improved weight characteristics and up to the minute design styling in the rear triangle, including new 'stiffer' chainstays. Designed for road racing and time trialling. Set weight: 1900 grms (4.11lbs).

Reynolds 753 Race Race proven by world champions and winners of the Tour de France as the ultimate racing set for almost all conditions. This set out- performs any other material presently in com- mercial use, including Titanium, carbon fibre and aluminium alloy. Designed for road race, cyclo cross and sprint. Set weight: 1800 grms (3.9lbs).

Reynolds 531 Competition The 'mainstream' Reynolds racing set for the performance frame. A real racing thorough- bred tuned to absolute perfection. Many years of experience in the saddle has led Reynolds engineers to produce a classic set with improved stiffness and handling characteristics designed for road racing, track, cyclo cross and time trial. Set weight: 2050 grms (4.5lbs).

Reynolds 501 Cromalloy-M A completely new tube specification developed by Reynolds in response to the need for a true performance tube for the sports/general purpose frame. It's super-light and super-strong, manufactured from chrome molybdenum with a high manganese content, DOUBLE BUTTED, and specially cold worked. Reynolds 501 cromalloy-M outperforms all competitive tubes in its category

Reynolds 531 Special Tourist A tube set designed specifically for lightweight touring, the culmination of over fifty years experience of working hand in hand with specialist builders, both large and small. Features include 'thin' oval touring fork blades, a main frame triangle with improved weight charac- teristics and a rear triangle with high performance stays to take the strain of heavy pannier loads. Set weight: 2300 grms (5.0lbs).

by a large margin. This new set embodies all the up-to-the-minute design features of other Reynolds performance tube sets. Designed for sports.training and general purpose.Set weight: 2400 grms (5.25lbs).

Fork Blade Transfers These transfers signify genuine Reynolds 753,531 or 501 Cromalloy-M fork blades which are manufactured in thin oval, wide oval or round 531 track profiles.

Reynolds 531BMX A rough, tough set, DOUBLE BUTTED for strength andlightness with power, performance and pedigree for competition BMX machines. An amazingly light, responsive set, 15% stronger than CrMo tubes—it's mighty light! Designed for competition BMX. Set weight: 1900grms(4.11lbs).

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Reynolds 501 BMX A brand new exciting tube set DOUBLE BUTTED for strength and lightness, manufactured from high manganese chrome molybdenum steel for competitive punch. A full race competition BMX set to beat the world—its a track buster! Designed for competition BMX. Set weight: 2050 grms (4.5lbs).