The latest, for race or sports frames, is Reynolds 953. It started reaching frame builders in 2005. 953 is based on a specially developed maraging steel stainless steel alloy that can achieve a tensile strength in excess of 2000 MPa (853 is around 1400 MPa), giving a good strength-to-weight ratio.
Where are Genesis bike frames made?
Where are your bikes made? All our bikes are designed at our HQ in Milton Keynes but we’re extremely proud to be able to use some expert workshops in Vietnam and Indonesia for production. All our frames are put together by hand in batches and then assembled before being shipped over to our warehouse.
Where is Reynolds steel made?
Birmingham
Of all the cycling companies that have come and gone, one that has remained a steady fixture is Reynolds. The name has been synonymous with the British cycling industry since 1898, and it still manufactures tubing in its Birmingham factory today.
Are steel road bikes worth it?
As the saying goes, ‘steel is real’, and as a frame material, it provides a smooth and springy ride quality that no other frame material can match. Steel is stiff, durable, and a comparatively easy material to work with; if your frame does break, a local welder should be able to fix you up.
Who makes Reynolds frames?
Our frames are made from traditional Reynolds Steel, a Birmingham based manufacturer who have been making steel for over 120 years. Reynolds specialise in the butted steel frame tubes, exclusively for the manufacturing of high quality bicycles.
What is the difference between Reynolds 501 and 531?
A key difference with 501, compared with 531, was its manufacturing process. Whereas 531 tubing is drawn out to form tubing, 501 tubing was seamed, meaning it was drawn as a sheet before being pulled into a tube, and then welded. The welding part of this process results in some (potential) weakening of the product.
