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Old 09-05-2004, 01:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Re: titanium tubing question


"Brink" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
> Can someone please explain titanium tubing sizing to me? For example a
> Litespeed Classic comes with 3AL/2.5V titanium tubing and Douglas
> Precision comes with 6AL/4V titanium tubing. What do the numbers mean
> and what sizes are used by other manufacturers?
> I figure it has something to do with wall thickness and weight.


It's the particular alloy.

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Old 09-05-2004, 01:55 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: titanium tubing question


"Brink" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
> Can someone please explain titanium tubing sizing to me? For example a
> Litespeed Classic comes with 3AL/2.5V titanium tubing and Douglas
> Precision comes with 6AL/4V titanium tubing. What do the numbers mean
> and what sizes are used by other manufacturers?
> I figure it has something to do with wall thickness and weight.


It's the particular alloy.

google is your friend.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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Old 09-05-2004, 01:55 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: titanium tubing question


"Brink" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
> Can someone please explain titanium tubing sizing to me? For example a
> Litespeed Classic comes with 3AL/2.5V titanium tubing and Douglas
> Precision comes with 6AL/4V titanium tubing. What do the numbers mean
> and what sizes are used by other manufacturers?
> I figure it has something to do with wall thickness and weight.


It's the particular alloy.

google is your friend.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

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Old 09-05-2004, 01:55 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: titanium tubing question


"Brink" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote
> Can someone please explain titanium tubing sizing to me? For example a
> Litespeed Classic comes with 3AL/2.5V titanium tubing and Douglas
> Precision comes with 6AL/4V titanium tubing. What do the numbers mean
> and what sizes are used by other manufacturers?
> I figure it has something to do with wall thickness and weight.


It's the particular alloy.

google is your friend.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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Pete


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Old 09-05-2004, 01:57 PM   #5 (permalink)
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titanium tubing question

Can someone please explain titanium tubing sizing to me? For example a
Litespeed Classic comes with 3AL/2.5V titanium tubing and Douglas
Precision comes with 6AL/4V titanium tubing. What do the numbers mean
and what sizes are used by other manufacturers?
I figure it has something to do with wall thickness and weight.


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