Reynolds 531sl or 531???

[vcballbat]

This is my late 80's Ribble frame in Reynolds 531c size 21¼ weighs in at 1750g back to bare metal, I was surprised how light it is

 

[vcballbat]

... and for comparison my 1980 Pennine (having a bit of an identity crisis) in Reynolds 531sl size 22inch weighs in at 1745g. It's had a repaint with some additional braze ons and has the later Reynolds 531pro decal.

 

[Mr Weirdo]

This is my late 80's Ribble frame in Reynolds 531c size 21¼ weighs in at 1750g back to bare metal, I was surprised how light it is

This is my late 80's Ribble frame in Reynolds 531c size 21¼ weighs in at 1750g back to bare metal, I was surprised how light it is

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At some point I intend to own a Ribble

... and for comparison my 1980 Pennine (having a bit of an identity crisis) in Reynolds 531sl size 22inch weighs in at 1745g. It's had a repaint with some additional braze ons and has the later Reynolds 531pro decal.

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Very nice...don't know much if anything at all about Pennine but I'm sure I've seen them on eBay and FB market place. Soo many frames so little time. I like Denton's and Fred James to. I need a decent set of scales and your Salter ones, another old brand name I like the look of lol.

 

[Mr Weirdo]

Also interesting comparison between both weights of frame and SL and c.

 

[vcballbat]

Also interesting comparison between both weights of frame and SL and c.

Just found the Pennine fork weighing in at 610g , the Ribble in bare metal 650g.

Thread 'Ribble 531 Competition Raw Steel' https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/ribble-531-competition-raw-steel.419928/

 

[vcballbat]

As you mentioned that your frame is French thought I'd dig out my top of the range 1978 Gitane Olympic Record in 531db size 21inch weighing in at a whooping 2080g. Think that the tube gauge was different for the French market, takes a 26.4mm seat post

 

[Nob]

As you mentioned that your frame is French thought I'd dig out my top of the range 1978 Gitane Olympic Record in 531db size 21inch weighing in at a whooping 2080g. Think that the tube gauge was different for the French market, takes a 26.4mm seat post

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What you cooking…..

 

[chickendrumsticks]

Very nice...don't know much if anything at all about Pennine but I'm sure I've seen them on eBay and FB market place. Soo many frames so little time. I like Denton's and Fred James to. I need a decent set of scales and your Salter ones, another old brand name I like the look of lol.

Must look up retroscales.co.uk

 

[vcballbat]

Must look up retroscales.co.uk

...and retrocookers.co.uk is worth a look

 

[Mr Weirdo]

As you mentioned that your frame is French thought I'd dig out my top of the range 1978 Gitane Olympic Record in 531db size 21inch weighing in at a whooping 2080g. Think that the tube gauge was different for the French market, takes a 26.4mm seat post View attachment 816610View attachment 816611

Just found the Pennine fork weighing in at 610g , the Ribble in bare metal 650g.

Thread 'Ribble 531 Competition Raw Steel' https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/ribble-531-competition-raw-steel.419928/

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I like the inside crown lug bit(? Mind gone blank...again) I have one similar with playing card symbols which was apparently all the rage in the 1970s? I like the colour to.