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Bianchi Steel bikes have been a mainstay of Italian and global cycling for many many years carrying many champions to success in both the one day classics and the Grand Tours. Typically available in Bianchi Celeste colour Bianchi steel frames stand out as a mark of history and quality in cycling. For the most part Bianchi utilize Columbus steel and still sell steel frames amongst a range that seems to be dominated, as most manufacturers are, of carbon and aluminium, which while nice for the modern cyclist don't have quite the same qualities as a steel frame does for a more discerning cyclist.

Bianchi Frameset Mid 1980s Columbus Steel Made in Italy
Bianchi Frameset Mid 1980s Columbus Steel Made in Italy
   US $155.00
UFo77 Quartz Bianchi Sporting Goods Cycling Mesh Steel
UFo77 Quartz Bianchi Sporting Goods Cycling Mesh Steel
   US $.01
Blue Steel Gunleather John Bianchi Gun Holsters
Blue Steel Gunleather John Bianchi Gun Holsters
   US $19.99
BIANCHi Pista Track Frame 53CMCHROME STEEL 2010
BIANCHi Pista Track Frame 53CMCHROME STEEL 2010
   US $305.00
Vintage Bianchi Limited Steel Road Bicycle Frame Fork
Vintage Bianchi Limited Steel Road Bicycle Frame Fork
   US $137.50
Bianchi Eros Steel Lugged 57 cm Italian Road Frame
Bianchi Eros Steel Lugged 57 cm Italian Road Frame
   US $99.99
Bianchi Reparto Corse Steel Cyclocross frame fork stem
Bianchi Reparto Corse Steel Cyclocross frame fork stem
   US $150.00
Blue Steel and Gunleather John Bianchi Good Book
Blue Steel and Gunleather John Bianchi Good Book
   US $48.50
Bianchi Reparto CorseMegaPro Steel Cyclocross
Bianchi Reparto CorseMegaPro Steel Cyclocross
   US $1,750.00

Remember to check frame spacing if you want to run 9 or 10 speed as some of the older frames would have been made for 7 or 8 speed (or even fewer) and while steel stays can be coerced (or bent as we call it in technical terms!) outwards there may be a limit to how far you can prise old frames apart to fit newer hubs in.

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Reynolds 853 Steel Bikes and Frames For Sale

Reynolds 853 is Reynolds
newer tubing set and ranks as a seamless air hardened heat treated tubeset that also came in an OS oversized flavour making it very popular with mtb purists and tourists alike.

Schwinn Peloton Reynolds 853 Frame Carbon Fork and HS
Schwinn Peloton Reynolds 853 Frame Carbon Fork and HS
   US $143.50
Custom Reynolds 853 Geared Cruiser
Custom Reynolds 853 Geared Cruiser
   US $500.00
62 cm LeMond Zurich Reynolds 853 Road Bike Frame and BB
62 cm LeMond Zurich Reynolds 853 Road Bike Frame and BB
   US $107.50
JAMIS FIRE DRAGON 853 REYNOLDS SHIMANO XTR TOM TEESDALE
JAMIS FIRE DRAGON 853 REYNOLDS SHIMANO XTR TOM TEESDALE
   US $.01
Reynolds 853 decal
Reynolds 853 decal
   US $9.99

Reynolds 853 has a great following as its been used by some excellent commercial steel builders as well as custom specialists.

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Reynolds 753 Steel Bikes and Frames For Sale

Reynolds 753 tubing was aimed at professional level racers and top amateurs. It's essentially Reynolds 531 with a reduced wall thickness to keep the weight down but heat treated to increase its tensile strength.

Reynolds 753 Steel Road Fork Campy Dropouts 1 700c
Reynolds 753 Steel Road Fork Campy Dropouts 1 700c
   US $33.00
Reynolds 753 700 653 531 Only one set per sale
Reynolds 753 700 653 531 Only one set per sale
   US $9.99
Reynolds 753 French Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 753 French Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 753 English Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 753 English Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
2009 Piece of History Stadium Mark Reynolds 753 999
2009 Piece of History Stadium Mark Reynolds 753 999
   US $1.00
Reynolds 753 TI R and T choice of decals
Reynolds 753 TI R and T choice of decals
   US $9.99

You'll notice there is only a small number of 753 frames available. This is because Reynolds 753 frames can only be built by master craftsmen approved by Reynolds.

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Reynolds 653 tubeset came into regular use around the early 1990s with the input of former champion of champions Eddy Merckx who convinced Reynolds that a vanilla 753 frame was too harsh for certain road events. He got Reynolds to combining 753 stays with 531 forks and main tubes which were actually a slightly thinner walled version of regular 531. Reynolds 653 frames are considered one of the most affordable and practical classic frames available.

NOS REYNOLDS 653 FORK AND FRAME DECALS
NOS REYNOLDS 653 FORK AND FRAME DECALS
   US $9.95
rare FALCON road bike frame CAMPAGNOLO REYNOLDS 653
rare FALCON road bike frame CAMPAGNOLO REYNOLDS 653
   US $195.00
Reynolds 753 700 653 531 Only one set per sale
Reynolds 753 700 653 531 Only one set per sale
   US $9.99
Dawes Reynolds 653 steel frame KIDS 38cm custom RARE
Dawes Reynolds 653 steel frame KIDS 38cm custom RARE
   US $299.00

You may want to check rear hub width if you are intending running 10 speed although it is often possible to bend rear stays out a little bit.

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Reynolds 531 Bikes and Frames For Sale

Reynolds classic 531 steel frameset is the ultimate workhorse for riders who love training, racing, touring or commuting. Whether it's as Reynolds 531c or its touring flavour as Reynolds 531st its been the serious cyclist's tubing of choice for classic frames that can easily stand the test of time.

Prices are quite reasonable for secondhand frames and they last for years due to their easy repairability. They are also easy to strip down and repaint in your chosen colours should you fancy a change

Peugeot PX 10 Reynolds 531 Steel
Peugeot PX 10 Reynolds 531 Steel
   US $202.55
78 Motobecane Le Champion Campagnolo Reynolds 531 px10
78 Motobecane Le Champion Campagnolo Reynolds 531 px10
   US $499.00
Raleigh Competition GS Reynolds 531 full campagnolo
Raleigh Competition GS Reynolds 531 full campagnolo
   US $300.00
Vintage 58cm 1986 Trek 520 Reynolds 531 Steel Road Bike
Vintage 58cm 1986 Trek 520 Reynolds 531 Steel Road Bike
   US $500.00
Classic Jim Bundy frame fork Reynolds 531 Fresh Paint
Classic Jim Bundy frame fork Reynolds 531 Fresh Paint
   US $280.20
Raleigh Carlton Super Course Reynolds 531 Frame Fork HS
Raleigh Carlton Super Course Reynolds 531 Frame Fork HS
   US $12.50
VTG Raleigh Super Course Mk II Road Bike Reynolds 531
VTG Raleigh Super Course Mk II Road Bike Reynolds 531
   US $179.00
VTG Dawes Jaguar Reynolds 531 Road Bike English Bicycle
VTG Dawes Jaguar Reynolds 531 Road Bike English Bicycle
   US $149.00
ROBERTS FRAME FORK HAND BUILT REYNOLDS 531 59CM NOS
ROBERTS FRAME FORK HAND BUILT REYNOLDS 531 59CM NOS
   US $1,500.00
very rare Reynolds 531 1 steel fork single speed
very rare Reynolds 531 1 steel fork single speed
   US $135.00
Peugeot Competition PKN 10 Reynolds 531 Nervex Size 54
Peugeot Competition PKN 10 Reynolds 531 Nervex Size 54
   US $399.00
Reynolds 531 mid 70s Frame Tubing decal set
Reynolds 531 mid 70s Frame Tubing decal set
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 mid 70s French 3 Tubes Renforces decal set
Reynolds 531 mid 70s French 3 Tubes Renforces decal set
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 French Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 French Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Holdsworth Special Reynolds 531 Campagnolo Brooks 55cm
Holdsworth Special Reynolds 531 Campagnolo Brooks 55cm
   US $1,025.00
Reynolds 531 SL Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 SL Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
NEW REYNOLDS 14X20 OVEN BAG 531
NEW REYNOLDS 14X20 OVEN BAG 531
   US $4.54
NOVY BELGIUM made single fixie 55cm REYNOLDS 531 CoOoL
NOVY BELGIUM made single fixie 55cm REYNOLDS 531 CoOoL
   US $900.00
LABADIE vintage single fixie 55cm REYNOLDS 531 CoOoL
LABADIE vintage single fixie 55cm REYNOLDS 531 CoOoL
   US $900.00
Reynolds 531 Butted Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 Butted Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 Professional Choice of English or French
Reynolds 531 Professional Choice of English or French
   US $9.99
Reynolds 753 700 653 531 Only one set per sale
Reynolds 753 700 653 531 Only one set per sale
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 and 501 CHOICES Only one set per sale
Reynolds 531 and 501 CHOICES Only one set per sale
   US $9.99
Reynolds early French 531 Frame and Fork decals 3 tubes
Reynolds early French 531 Frame and Fork decals 3 tubes
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 TI ST frame and fork decals
Reynolds 531 TI ST frame and fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 Star Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 Star Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 Tubing Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 Tubing Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 Frame Tubing Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 Frame Tubing Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 SL French Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 SL French Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 TI Star Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 TI Star Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
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Bear in mind some older frames may not be spaced for 10 speed hubs

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Reynolds 531 Steel Bikes and Frames For Sale

Reynolds 653 Steel Bikes and Frames For Sale

Reynolds 753 Steel Bikes and Frames For Sale

Reynolds 853 Steel Bikes and Frames For Sale

When you think of classic bike frames of the bygone era there is one main frameset tubing supplier that instantly sprinsg to mind... Reynolds.

Their 531 steel frameset has been proven as the ultimate workhorse time and time again. Whether it's in its racing guise as Reynolds 531c or its touring flavour as Reynolds 531st its been the serious cyclist's tubing of choice for classic frames that can easily stand the test of time.

Peugeot PX 10 Reynolds 531 Steel
Peugeot PX 10 Reynolds 531 Steel
   US $202.55
78 Motobecane Le Champion Campagnolo Reynolds 531 px10
78 Motobecane Le Champion Campagnolo Reynolds 531 px10
   US $499.00
Raleigh Competition GS Reynolds 531 full campagnolo
Raleigh Competition GS Reynolds 531 full campagnolo
   US $300.00
Vintage 58cm 1986 Trek 520 Reynolds 531 Steel Road Bike
Vintage 58cm 1986 Trek 520 Reynolds 531 Steel Road Bike
   US $500.00
Classic Jim Bundy frame fork Reynolds 531 Fresh Paint
Classic Jim Bundy frame fork Reynolds 531 Fresh Paint
   US $280.20
Raleigh Carlton Super Course Reynolds 531 Frame Fork HS
Raleigh Carlton Super Course Reynolds 531 Frame Fork HS
   US $12.50
VTG Raleigh Super Course Mk II Road Bike Reynolds 531
VTG Raleigh Super Course Mk II Road Bike Reynolds 531
   US $179.00
VTG Dawes Jaguar Reynolds 531 Road Bike English Bicycle
VTG Dawes Jaguar Reynolds 531 Road Bike English Bicycle
   US $149.00
ROBERTS FRAME FORK HAND BUILT REYNOLDS 531 59CM NOS
ROBERTS FRAME FORK HAND BUILT REYNOLDS 531 59CM NOS
   US $1,500.00
very rare Reynolds 531 1 steel fork single speed
very rare Reynolds 531 1 steel fork single speed
   US $135.00
Peugeot Competition PKN 10 Reynolds 531 Nervex Size 54
Peugeot Competition PKN 10 Reynolds 531 Nervex Size 54
   US $399.00
Reynolds 531 mid 70s Frame Tubing decal set
Reynolds 531 mid 70s Frame Tubing decal set
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 mid 70s French 3 Tubes Renforces decal set
Reynolds 531 mid 70s French 3 Tubes Renforces decal set
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 French Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 French Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Holdsworth Special Reynolds 531 Campagnolo Brooks 55cm
Holdsworth Special Reynolds 531 Campagnolo Brooks 55cm
   US $1,025.00
Reynolds 531 SL Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 SL Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
NEW REYNOLDS 14X20 OVEN BAG 531
NEW REYNOLDS 14X20 OVEN BAG 531
   US $4.54
NOVY BELGIUM made single fixie 55cm REYNOLDS 531 CoOoL
NOVY BELGIUM made single fixie 55cm REYNOLDS 531 CoOoL
   US $900.00
LABADIE vintage single fixie 55cm REYNOLDS 531 CoOoL
LABADIE vintage single fixie 55cm REYNOLDS 531 CoOoL
   US $900.00
Reynolds 531 Butted Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 Butted Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 Professional Choice of English or French
Reynolds 531 Professional Choice of English or French
   US $9.99
Reynolds 753 700 653 531 Only one set per sale
Reynolds 753 700 653 531 Only one set per sale
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 and 501 CHOICES Only one set per sale
Reynolds 531 and 501 CHOICES Only one set per sale
   US $9.99
Reynolds early French 531 Frame and Fork decals 3 tubes
Reynolds early French 531 Frame and Fork decals 3 tubes
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 TI ST frame and fork decals
Reynolds 531 TI ST frame and fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 Star Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 Star Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 Tubing Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 Tubing Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 Frame Tubing Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 Frame Tubing Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 SL French Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 SL French Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
Reynolds 531 TI Star Frame and Fork decals
Reynolds 531 TI Star Frame and Fork decals
   US $9.99
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The Reynolds Tube Company as we know it today was founded in 1889 by John Reynolds in Birmingham, England. In 1897, the Reynolds had patented the process for making tubes which are thicker at the ends than in the middle, which we now call butted that allowed frame builders to create frames that were both lightweight and strong. The double-butted tube-set was the 531 which Reynolds introduced in 1934. Unfortunately Reynolds 531 tubing is now only available on special order so if you want a 531 frame you'd be better off looking back to the classics.

Gazelle AA special Reynolds 531c Campagnolo Record
Gazelle AA special Reynolds 531c Campagnolo Record
   US $449.00
Gazelle frameset 80s Reynolds 531c vintage used
Gazelle frameset 80s Reynolds 531c vintage used
   US $80.00
CILO SWISS professional Reynolds 531c frameset NOS 52cm
CILO SWISS professional Reynolds 531c frameset NOS 52cm
   US $799.00

There were different variations of 531 tubing for different use -
531ATB and Magnum- Designed for Mountain, All terrain, Off road
531C - Racing- Road, cyclo-cross, track and time trial.
531OS - Oversize
531 Professional - Superseded 531SL, for road racing and time trials.
531SL and Professional - Special lightweight (SL) tubeset
531 Speed Stream - 531SL Oval shaped aerodynamic tube for time trial bikes
531ST and Super Tourist- Stronger touring tubeset

Reynolds 753 tubing was made for professional level racers. It's essentially Reynolds 531 heat treated to increase its tensile strength and with a reduced wall thickness to keep the weight down. It will only be found on frames by built by master craftsmen approved by Reynolds.

Reynolds 653 tubeset came about with the input of former campione di campioni Eddy Merckx. He instructed Reynolds that a vanilla 753 frame was too harsh for certain stages of the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia. Combining 753 stays with 531 forks and main tubes which were actually a slightly thinner walled version of regular 531. This combination worked well for the racers and resulted in an ultra stiff efficient frame while at the same time providing a forgiving ride when needed.

Reynolds 853 was a newer addition to the ranks as a seamless air hardened heat treated tubeset that also came in an OS oversized flavour making it very popular with mtb purists.

Reynolds' latest tubing development is the 953 which they have been designing with Carpenter Special Alloys. Based on a stainless steel alloy with very thin tube walls it is currently only used by a few specialist builders.

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Fixed gear frames have become extremely popular lately due to their ease of maintenance, elegant construction and the beautiful ride they give. Experienced club riders have long since switched to riding a fixed gear through the winter as it gives them a more maintenance free ride when the weather is bad and makes them a better rider through developing souplesse.
Couriers have made fixed gears fashionable again for city and suburban riders with many opting to ride custom lightweight frames kitted out with some of the lightest aerodynamic components ever made.

SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 56cm
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 56cm
   US $169.95
STEEL TRICK TRACK BIKE BICYCLE FIXED GEAR SS FRAME SET
STEEL TRICK TRACK BIKE BICYCLE FIXED GEAR SS FRAME SET
   US $499.00
STATE BIKE Fixed Gear Single Speed WHITE FRAME FORK
STATE BIKE Fixed Gear Single Speed WHITE FRAME FORK
   US $162.50
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 58cm
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 58cm
   US $169.95
Track Bike Fixed Gear 53cm Road Frame Single Speed NEW
Track Bike Fixed Gear 53cm Road Frame Single Speed NEW
   US $189.97
Track Bike Fixed Gear 55cm Road Frame Single Speed NEW
Track Bike Fixed Gear 55cm Road Frame Single Speed NEW
   US $189.97
Track Bike Fixed Gear 51cm Road Frame Single Spee
Track Bike Fixed Gear 51cm Road Frame Single Spee
   US $99.97
Track Bike Fixed Gear 57cm Road Frame Single Speed NEW
Track Bike Fixed Gear 57cm Road Frame Single Speed NEW
   US $189.97
Track Bike Fixed Gear 59cm Road Frame Single Speed NEW
Track Bike Fixed Gear 59cm Road Frame Single Speed NEW
   US $189.97
Track Bike Fixed Gear 53 cm Road Frame Single Speed NEW
Track Bike Fixed Gear 53 cm Road Frame Single Speed NEW
   US $99.97
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 47cm
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 47cm
   US $169.95
STATE BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME FORK SET FIXIE RED
STATE BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME FORK SET FIXIE RED
   US $189.99
STATE BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME FORK SET FIXIE PURPLE
STATE BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME FORK SET FIXIE PURPLE
   US $79.00
STATE BIKE Fixed Gear Single Speed BLUE FRAME FORK
STATE BIKE Fixed Gear Single Speed BLUE FRAME FORK
   US $177.50
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 52cm
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 52cm
   US $169.95
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 49cm
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 49cm
   US $169.95
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 61cm
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 61cm
   US $169.95
STEEL TRICK TRACK BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME BLACK 58CM
STEEL TRICK TRACK BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME BLACK 58CM
   US $369.00
STEEL TRICK TRACK BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME BLACK 61CM
STEEL TRICK TRACK BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME BLACK 61CM
   US $369.00
STEEL TRICK TRACK BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME WHITE 61CM
STEEL TRICK TRACK BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME WHITE 61CM
   US $369.00
STEEL TRICK TRACK BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME WHITE 58CM
STEEL TRICK TRACK BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME WHITE 58CM
   US $369.00
Fixed gear Road Bike Frame 55cm fork Chrome
Fixed gear Road Bike Frame 55cm fork Chrome
   US $69.00
vintage 61cm nishiki road bike fixed gear frame
vintage 61cm nishiki road bike fixed gear frame
   US $50.00
Vintage Lugged Peugeot Road Bike Frame 58 cm Fixed Gear
Vintage Lugged Peugeot Road Bike Frame 58 cm Fixed Gear
   US $21.36
61CM Pinarello Asolo Road Bike Frame Fixed Gear
61CM Pinarello Asolo Road Bike Frame Fixed Gear
   US $585.00
VINTAGE NISHIKI CUSTOM FIXED GEAR FRAME DURA ACE CRANKS
VINTAGE NISHIKI CUSTOM FIXED GEAR FRAME DURA ACE CRANKS
   US $175.00
Fuji Team Road Fixed Gear Bike Frame 56cm
Fuji Team Road Fixed Gear Bike Frame 56cm
   US $76.00
STATE BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME FORK SET FIXIE MATTE
STATE BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME FORK SET FIXIE MATTE
   US $189.99
STATE BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME FORK SET FIXIE WHITE
STATE BIKE FIXED GEAR FRAME FORK SET FIXIE WHITE
   US $189.99
SCHWINN BICYCLE FRAME VARSITY CAN BE A FIXED GEAR FRAME
SCHWINN BICYCLE FRAME VARSITY CAN BE A FIXED GEAR FRAME
   US $98.00
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If you want to put your own fixed gear bike for sale you've got several choices - buy one off the peg or get hold of a frame and spec your own components. We prefer the latter - get hold of your own fixed gear frame and either trawl ebay for cheap components or hunt out exotic rare components and make a bike that is both beautiful and unique.

There are four main frame materials you will be looking at - steel, aluminium, titanium and carbon. Our favourite is steel but each have there own pros and cons. Ideally the frame will have rear facing track ends where the rear wheel slots in and allows for adjustment to keep the chain tensioned. You can also use a frame with horizontal sloping dropouts but these can make it a bit harder to get the chain tension right.

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If we ignore the cheaper supermarket style high tensile steel frames and look at the classic steel alloy frames which are often a mixture with chrome, manganese, nickel etc we can see the the recent successful utilization of aluminium and carbon fibre meant that steel had to raise its game to keep up in the bike frame business.
Go back to the 80s and Reynolds 531 and 753 and Columbus SL and SP dominated the racing market. Look at the 1990s and beyond to see Reynolds and Columbus joined by a multitude of other tubing manufactuers whilst expanding their own offerings of tubesets to satisfy a greater demand of rider's requirements. Touring, mtb, track, time trialing all require slightly different tubesets.
In addition to the wider selection of steels consumers are also faced with a wider choice of tubes made from the materials. Plain guage and double butted have been supplemented by a wide selection of different buttings and profiles.
To a great extent steel had become unfashionable amonst riders which means it becomes fashionable for restorers. Newer materials are often pushed as being 'better' , however its certainly worth remembering that good steel tubes remain eminently suitable for bicycle frames. They also usually offer the answer when the question is quite simply "what frame should I get?"

CLASSIC STEEL TREK ROAD BIKE CAMPY NUOVO RECORDCINELLI
CLASSIC STEEL TREK ROAD BIKE CAMPY NUOVO RECORDCINELLI
   US $500.00
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 56cm
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 56cm
   US $169.95
CENTURION lugged steel road bike frame 57cm
CENTURION lugged steel road bike frame 57cm
   US $89.00
2010 Jamis Quest Reynolds Steel Road Bike 58cm w 105
2010 Jamis Quest Reynolds Steel Road Bike 58cm w 105
   US $1,200.00
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 58cm
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 58cm
   US $169.95
2010 Jamis Quest Reynolds Steel Road Bike 54cm w 105
2010 Jamis Quest Reynolds Steel Road Bike 54cm w 105
   US $1,200.00
JCI Steel Road bike Bicycle Toe Clips NOS Shiny
JCI Steel Road bike Bicycle Toe Clips NOS Shiny
   US $7.00
Perfomance Stainless Steel Water Bottle Cage Road Bike
Perfomance Stainless Steel Water Bottle Cage Road Bike
   US $19.99
70S CAMPAGNOLO NUOVO RECORD STEEL ROAD BIKE PEDALS
70S CAMPAGNOLO NUOVO RECORD STEEL ROAD BIKE PEDALS
   US $75.00
Vintage 58cm 1986 Trek 520 Reynolds 531 Steel Road Bike
Vintage 58cm 1986 Trek 520 Reynolds 531 Steel Road Bike
   US $500.00
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 47cm
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 47cm
   US $169.95
Vintage Steel lugged Road Bike frame fork 54 cm
Vintage Steel lugged Road Bike frame fork 54 cm
   US $350.00
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 52cm
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 52cm
   US $169.95
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 49cm
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 49cm
   US $169.95
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 61cm
SE Bikes Single Speed Fixed Gear Steel Road Frame 61cm
   US $169.95
Road Bike Frame Retro UK steel frame Fixie or trainer
Road Bike Frame Retro UK steel frame Fixie or trainer
   US $65.69
Zeus road bike pedal dust cap covers pair NOS steel
Zeus road bike pedal dust cap covers pair NOS steel
   US $39.00
NOS 70S TA LYOTARD ROAD BIKE STEEL PEDALS 9 16
NOS 70S TA LYOTARD ROAD BIKE STEEL PEDALS 9 16
   US $75.00
NOS 70S LYOTARD ROAD CRUISER BIKE STEEL PEDALS 1 2
NOS 70S LYOTARD ROAD CRUISER BIKE STEEL PEDALS 1 2
   US $65.00
Vintage Nishiki Road Bike Steel Frame Small
Vintage Nishiki Road Bike Steel Frame Small
   US $55.00
BONTRAGER Road Lite NOS road bike steel fork RARE D
BONTRAGER Road Lite NOS road bike steel fork RARE D
   US $90.99
BLACK ROAD BIKE FOR STEEL TRACK FIXIE FORK RIGID FIXED
BLACK ROAD BIKE FOR STEEL TRACK FIXIE FORK RIGID FIXED
   US $45.00
70s SEKAI 2500 JAPAN TANGE STEEL ROAD BIKE SHIMANO 105
70s SEKAI 2500 JAPAN TANGE STEEL ROAD BIKE SHIMANO 105
   US $199.99
Kelly Handmade Steel 1 Threadless Road Bike Stem Sale
Kelly Handmade Steel 1 Threadless Road Bike Stem Sale
   US $28.95
Fuji sports 12 single speed steel road bike alex wheels
Fuji sports 12 single speed steel road bike alex wheels
   US $300.00
TOMMASINI Super Prestige Steel road bike Dura Ace 60 cm
TOMMASINI Super Prestige Steel road bike Dura Ace 60 cm
   US $182.50
NEW 2010 722RS ROAD BIKE STEEL FRAME BLACK 63CM
NEW 2010 722RS ROAD BIKE STEEL FRAME BLACK 63CM
   US $279.00
LARGE TRACK ROAD BIKE STEEL TOE CLIPS LEATHER STRAPS
LARGE TRACK ROAD BIKE STEEL TOE CLIPS LEATHER STRAPS
   US $13.80
NEW 2009 52CM MERCIER CORVUS STEEL ROAD BIKE
NEW 2009 52CM MERCIER CORVUS STEEL ROAD BIKE
   US $649.95
TRACK ROAD BIKE STEEL TOE CLIPS LEATHER STRAPSLARGE
TRACK ROAD BIKE STEEL TOE CLIPS LEATHER STRAPSLARGE
   US $9.87
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For: Strong, Cheap, Stiff, Repairable
Against: Rust

Good examples of steel frames for restoration projects

Easy: Raleigh, Bianchi, Colnago, Merckx, Peugeot
Harder to find: Masi, Botecchia, Pinarello, Moser, ciocc, wilier,
Great if you can get one: Legnano, Roberts, Mercian, Hetchins

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Elevated chain stays came in around 1989 on mountainbikes from the USA. It was a trend that hung around for a couple of years but then didn't really last to the present day. In theory they give extra mud clearance on and shorter chainstays meaning more climbing control. Poorly made frames can leave you with extra flex around the bottom bracket when you put the power down.

The bikes look pretty cool so if you can get hold of one for a restoration project there won't be many other similar ones around.

One of the early innovators in this field was Alpinestars - From their advert for the Al Mega XT...

"EOS" Elevated Oversize System, the "secret" to the system is the sum of its parts. What makes our system really work is just that - it is a totally integrated system. Mountain Bike Action said "Elevated and Oversize were 1989's top innovations". But if not combined with the right geometry and the other key elements of the complete bike they are as worthless as most of the past hype you've read about them. EOS incorporates the best of hte past while defining the Mt Bike of the future.

I think we've made our point. EOS is a totally integrated system. If after all this you think we're trying to take you for a ride... you're absolutely right! It's the only way to feel how good it really is.

Elevate Your Performance
Our oversized 15.9" chainstays break the 16" barrier in a big way. Everyone dreams about a climbing edge, We've just created yours.

Oversize Your Thinking
The goal is to maximise the properties of the tubing in a frame that is as light as possible while maintaining strength and rigidity. Our special oversize tubing capitalizes on the optimum ratios between rigidity and weight.

Steer Clear
The only answer to a total system is a complete redesign from the tires up. The combination of our new Megasized Aluminium fork with the megalise alumunium steam and 7005 series alumiium oversize handlebars gives true meaning to "Lighter, stronger and quicker"

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The name Atala was considered one of the great manufacturers of Italian bicycles, particularly racing models of the past. It was founded by Cesare Rizzato in Padua, Italy.

Since the early twentieth century Atala ran its own cycling team, participating in the first editions of the Tour of Italy and having success to win the unusual competition for teams of 1912.

Following a high period which saw many victories on the road at some of the world championships in the 80s the company hthen experienced a period of crisis, being sold by the Rizzo family in 2002, forming the new group Atala, owned by a group of owners of Milan and Banca Antonveneta. It is currently owned by the Turkish company Bisiklet Bianchi, with Turkey being almost the entire centre of production, so famous an Italian brand with production in Turkey.

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Today Turkey produces mainly a leisure bike with various lines, but imports from China also accessories, spare parts and items for fitness.

Atala also diversified like many other manufactueres into motorcycles.
From 1938 to 2002 was a remarkable motorcycle production in the field of small displacements and some models were powered by the electric motor.

From our point of view looking at classic bikes Atala was definitely a full range manufacturer. They did produce entry level models and during the 1970's bike boom these models were barely above department store models. These bicycles left a lot to be desired, but they attracted the customers, because the Italians made sure they emphasized the cosmetics with lots of chrome and elegant paint. During the 1980s there were many lower mid-range model made which can still be picked up today and restored into an interesting project. During this period many of the Italian manufacturers simply named the bicycle based on the tubeset and/or grouppo eg Atala Aelle Triomphe. It may have been Campy Triomphe or Gran Sport equipped but more likely it was Campagnolo derailleurs mixed with various Miche, Gipiemme, Modolo, Ofmega and/or Universal componentry. If you are lucky enough find an old Italian frame to work on you might want to consider sourcing these components to keep it unique.