Reflex carbon ALX 79 Easton tubeset

[DeletedUser006]

Is this really a carbon version ? Looks pretty cool though

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RETRO-REFLEX-EAST ... 684wt_1139

 

[the_duke]

You would think that with a AL designation and Easton sticker it may be aluminium!

Who knows though, I know very little about the brand.

 

[Rod_Saetan]

Reflex was a sub-division of Easton (you know, they make those carbon bars and seatposts), and this bike, as stated in the description, is comprised of lugged carbon wrapped alloy tubes, so yes it is aluminium, but it is also correctly advertised as a Reflex carbon. Wouldnt mind this myself, were it not for the no delivery, no courier silliness the seller insists on.

 

[makster]

I used to have this Reflex ALX 89 and that was an aluminium composite...

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ght=reflex

Really nice frame, but miles smaller that the seller stated.
Sold it to <cough> Fenton in the end :roll:

 

[Rod_Saetan]

From the April 89 issue of MBA:

"The carbon DT frame is assembled using the super-clean bonding process where the frame tubes are fit into cast lugs, glued and then baked to dry... what makes the DT frame different... is that it uses a carbon-wrapped alloy downtube along with two other Easton E-9 6061 alloy main tubes. The composite front end is fitted to a chromoly rear triangle that uses wishbone design seat stay."

Also states:

"... the Reflex is not a particularly light bike despite the use of alloy and carbon tubes. The problem is that to secure a long-lasting frame the steel lugs travel deep into each frame tube"

 

[W W Biffta]

i have an eye on this cos its in my neck of the woods at the moment, depends what he thinks the reserve should be. looks pretty rough so hopefully hes not got his head in the clouds

 

[makster]

i have an eye on this cos its in my neck of the woods at the moment, depends what he thinks the reserve should be. looks pretty rough so hopefully hes not got his head in the clouds

Think I sold my 89 for about £30, as a guide

 

[kaya]

i have an eye on this cos its in my neck of the woods at the moment, depends what he thinks the reserve should be. looks pretty rough so hopefully hes not got his head in the clouds

Think I sold my 89 for about £30, as a guide

How did you workout it was an 89? |I bought one but have not had time to have a proper look at it yet. Any help about it would more than welcome

 

[Rod_Saetan]

Pretty sure they only made them for a year (89 MY)

 

[W W Biffta]

for those that are interested

Hi, I live in the Highbury Vale area of Bulwell. The reserve is £60. Thanks


- tutum2

spitting distance from me and probably worth that for the parts, so f+f could be up for grabs and i will post. still hope it goes for less tho