Originally Posted by
Kuromori
It depends on which gauge 531 it is. There were 3 thicknesses commonly available, 0.9, 0.8 and 0.7. Then there's the issue of stays and fittings. 0.7 main tubes would be maybe an ounce heavier, give or take, 0.9 about half a pound.
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Originally Posted by
ramzilla
It's the two finger rule. You never know until you test them. Try to approach 20 pounds.
I should clarify. I am interested in the weight differences because whenever I would hear double butted I thought "lightweight". When I heard plain gauge, I thought "heavy". I assigned a positive or negative value to the frame even though I did not actually know the difference. Somehow in my head it was huge, like several pounds worth. Since riding an old straight gauge 531 Super Course, I realized that I should not be so concerned with weight and be more concerned with how a bike rides. Besides, I could stand to drop more than the weight of several straight gauge frames off my own body before I worry about frame weight.