Old 09-24-10, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by littlewing6283
83 sounds better than 82

its true temper I think. I know they used to use 853. somebody correct me if im wrong please
Years ago they were 853. I have one from 2006 and it's True Temper OX Platinum tubing.

Originally Posted by mazdaspeed
Steel is pretty much real. Makes for nice riding and handling bikes. I haven't ridden anything modern and high end but I'm pretty sure they won't be as rigid (power transfer wise) as a good CF or oversized alu frame.
It's quite stiff at the bottom bracket, if that's what you're reffering to, and I'm over 200#.
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