Commando frame steel

Check out the technical pages of this website. The information is there. The answer would appear to be mild steel. Nothing special that's for sure.

Am I right in thinking that featherbed frames were made from Reynolds 531, the tubing used extensively for racing-bicycles, or was that just Manx frames?

Previously wrote:

Can anyone tell me what steel was used in the commando frame?

Hello there I think it was14 gauge Triple B spun steel ? Hope this helps ?

Hi There,

The backbone tube for the commando was 14 gauge wall, I don't know about the rest.

The roadster featherbed frames were likely made from mild steel for cost saving and the Reynolds 531 was reserved for the Manx for weight saving and strength. I read that the Manx frames were made out of 17 gauge tubing, though I don't recall where I read that tidbit.

Regards,

Albert