dorset boy
Senior Retro Guru
Had two 501 frames develop a crack in the head tube ? Luckily the Carlton Kermess was under guarantee and the shop gave me a 531 Raleigh frame in exchange.
My understanding is that those who worked in the defence industries in those countries re-converted their skills to frame manufacture. The MTB bike boom and more positive political environment made the mix. I would almost argue the Ti knowledge was there but the bicycle knowledge and understanding of stresses involved in this period was not there at these much smaller plants.
Is it not supposed to be "aluminum"?If you mean aluminium, you should write aluminium.
Maybe he's American - 'Its Aloominum'!Is it not supposed to be "aluminum"?