The REYNOLDS 531 DECAL thread.
01-22-14, 11:29 AM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Wherever
Posts: 16,748
Mentioned: 92 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 556 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 132 Times
in
78 Posts
The REYNOLDS 531 DECAL thread.
Got any close up pics of your ORIGINAL Reynolds decals? No reproductions, please.
Particularly interested in odd or scarce variants. Such as the French "3 tubes reinforces"
decal, etc.
Particularly interested in odd or scarce variants. Such as the French "3 tubes reinforces"
decal, etc.
01-22-14, 12:09 PM
#2
Freewheel Medic
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: An Island on the Coast of GA!
Posts: 12,883
Bikes: Snazzy* Schwinns, Classy Cannondales & a Super Pro Aero Lotus (* Ed.)
Mentioned: 140 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1452 Post(s)
Liked 2,195 Times
in
962 Posts
Two Schwinn Paramounts for the price of one. 
Not as close as you'd like.
The coppertone on the left is not the original decal to the '66 frameset. The red on the right is original to the '71 P13.
Not as close as you'd like. The coppertone on the left is not the original decal to the '66 frameset. The red on the right is original to the '71 P13.
__________________
Bob
Enjoying the GA coast all year long!
Thanks for visiting my website: www.freewheelspa.com
Bob
Enjoying the GA coast all year long!
Thanks for visiting my website: www.freewheelspa.com
01-22-14, 12:28 PM
#3
Mr. Anachronism
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Somewhere west of Tobie's
Posts: 2,087
Bikes: fillet-brazed Chicago Schwinns, and some other stuff
Mentioned: 29 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 526 Post(s)
Liked 256 Times
in
165 Posts
'72 p15-9...
__________________
"My only true wisdom is in knowing I have none" -Socrates
"My only true wisdom is in knowing I have none" -Socrates
01-22-14, 12:38 PM
#4
Decrepit Member
H Lloyd Cycles is the authorized source for older Reynolds tubing decals and has over 200 different 531 decals for sale.
13 page pdf document showing many of the 531 decals
13 page pdf document showing many of the 531 decals
01-22-14, 12:42 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Yukon, Canada
Posts: 8,759
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 113 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 16 Times
in
14 Posts
It's also incorrect.
__________________
1 Super Record bike, 1 Nuovo Record bike, 1 Pista, 1 Road, 1 Cyclocross/Allrounder, 1 MTB, 1 Touring, 1 Fixed gear
1 Super Record bike, 1 Nuovo Record bike, 1 Pista, 1 Road, 1 Cyclocross/Allrounder, 1 MTB, 1 Touring, 1 Fixed gear
01-22-14, 12:54 PM
#6
Senior Member
Original Reynolds transfers (some in poor shape!):
1982 Jack Taylor Tour of Britain:
1972 Jeunet 630 (check out that French attention to detail WRT lug filing!):
1982 Jack Taylor Tour of Britain:
1972 Jeunet 630 (check out that French attention to detail WRT lug filing!):
01-22-14, 01:07 PM
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Port Angeles, WA
Posts: 7,922
Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
Mentioned: 194 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1627 Post(s)
Liked 630 Times
in
356 Posts
My Trek 600 Series makes me a member of the exclusive "531 Club Sport" club. 
__________________
● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
01-22-14, 02:51 PM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,128
Bikes: 1986 Alan Record Carbonio, 1985 Vitus Plus Carbone 7, 1984 Peugeot PSV, 1972 Line Seeker, 1986(est.) Medici Aerodynamic (Project), 1985(est.) Peugeot PY10FC
Mentioned: 22 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 150 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 34 Times
in
27 Posts
Very interesting varieties of tubeset decals......
Well, one thing I also learned from this thread so far,....... Reynolds definitely used the flimsiest materials for their tubeset decals....
Well, one thing I also learned from this thread so far,....... Reynolds definitely used the flimsiest materials for their tubeset decals....
01-22-14, 03:06 PM
#11
Shifting is fun!
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: South Holland, NL
Posts: 11,006
Bikes: Yes, please.
Mentioned: 280 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2198 Post(s)
Liked 4,601 Times
in
1,764 Posts
Not much left on this ca 1970 Mercier.
Last edited by non-fixie; 12-20-20 at 04:47 PM. Reason: restored link to picture
01-22-14, 03:32 PM
#12
Extraordinary Magnitude
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Waukesha WI
Posts: 13,647
Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
Mentioned: 84 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2608 Post(s)
Liked 1,702 Times
in
937 Posts
86 Trek Elance 400D
85 Trek 620
85 Trek 720
I'm quite surprised I didn't have an existing 531CS shot of my 620.
85 Trek 620
85 Trek 720
I'm quite surprised I didn't have an existing 531CS shot of my 620.
__________________
*Recipient of the 2006 Time Magazine "Person Of The Year" Award*
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
01-22-14, 03:44 PM
#13
Shifting is fun!
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: South Holland, NL
Posts: 11,006
Bikes: Yes, please.
Mentioned: 280 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2198 Post(s)
Liked 4,601 Times
in
1,764 Posts
1980-ish Halfords Sport.
Last edited by non-fixie; 12-20-20 at 04:49 PM. Reason: restored link to picture
01-22-14, 04:06 PM
#14
What??? Only 2 wheels?
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Boston-ish, MA
Posts: 13,434
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
Mentioned: 189 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1222 Post(s)
Liked 645 Times
in
232 Posts
AFAIK I have no Reynolds-French connection. But I can offer these pics of my Gran Sport (Oh wait, "Gran" is a French spelling, n'est pas?) which I'm sure are not unique, not even a little bit:
__________________
Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller
Real cyclists use toe clips.
With great bikes comes great responsibility.
jimmuller
01-22-14, 05:19 PM
#17
car dodger
Not 531..but still Reynolds. From my Zeus bike.
__________________
1989 Schwinn Paramount OS
1980 Mclean/Silk Hope Sport Touring
1983 Bianchi pista
1976 Fuji Feather track
1979 raleigh track
"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"
1989 Schwinn Paramount OS
1980 Mclean/Silk Hope Sport Touring
1983 Bianchi pista
1976 Fuji Feather track
1979 raleigh track
"I've consulted my sources and I'm pretty sure your derailleur does not exist"
01-22-14, 05:37 PM
#19
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Detroit
Posts: 10,303
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 17 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 42 Times
in
33 Posts
Here are the frame and fork labels on my '74 Gitane Champion du Monde, still in good condition:
Most Reynolds labels come in pretty deplorable condition like on this Grand Jubile.
- Which is why I feel no pangs of guilt when applying repro's.
^ This is not the repro label. ^
Most Reynolds labels come in pretty deplorable condition like on this Grand Jubile.
- Which is why I feel no pangs of guilt when applying repro's.
^ This is not the repro label. ^
__________________
- Auchen
- Auchen
01-22-14, 05:56 PM
#21
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Wherever
Posts: 16,748
Mentioned: 92 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 556 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 132 Times
in
78 Posts
Some real beauties here. Keep them coming. It's interesting seeing the different shades of the green 531.
01-22-14, 06:14 PM
#24
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 665
Bikes: Condor, Cinelli SC, MKM Metcalfe, Peugeot AE08, Bianchi, Cougar, Miyata, Harry Hall, Holdsworth Special, Raleigh Int'l, Le Croco, Bob Jackson, Zeus
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 114 Post(s)
Liked 102 Times
in
53 Posts
En anglais.
I believe this is original from early to mid '70's on my MKM Metcalfe.
Brad
Brad
__________________
Better bike .. Better life!
Better bike .. Better life!
01-22-14, 06:22 PM
#25
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 665
Bikes: Condor, Cinelli SC, MKM Metcalfe, Peugeot AE08, Bianchi, Cougar, Miyata, Harry Hall, Holdsworth Special, Raleigh Int'l, Le Croco, Bob Jackson, Zeus
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 114 Post(s)
Liked 102 Times
in
53 Posts
How about 531 Professional?
Original. Mid '80's Terry Dolan Cougar.
Brad
Brad
__________________
Better bike .. Better life!
Better bike .. Better life!