Reynolds X-100

[RH9]

Hello, does anyone know whether multiple bicycle manufacturers used Reynolds X-100 tubing?

Reynolds Technology

UTS : 550-600 MPa, density 2.65 gm/cc Derived from aerospace projects, and developed for custom build bike projects. When added to aluminium, lithium can increase the strength and stiffness while reducing density. High tensile strength with good fatigue resistance make this alloy suitable for...

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INTERBIKE: Say goodbye to fat tubes, Reynolds launch X-100 aluminium tubing - BikeBiz

Prototypes of the X-100 tubes were first shown at Interbike in 1999 but the new material has taken until now to perfect. Reynolds expects a number of OEMs will take up with the tubing for 2003 model year. Just as with 753, framebuilders have to be licensed by Reynolds to weld X-100. The only UK...

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The only bicycles I can find made from this tubing are the 2003 and 2004 Jamis Xenith (https://www.jamisbikes.com/catalog_archive/04_JAMIS_CATALOG.pdf).

Any assistance or information appreciated!

 

[hookooekoo]

Wikipedia has a bit of information. The applications are mainly in aerospace.

Aluminium–lithium alloy - Wikipedia

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[RH9]

2003 Jamis Xenith Frameset 55cm - Reynolds X-100 Lithium Alloy | eBay

<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">2003 Jamis Xenith Frameset 55cm - Reynolds X-100 Lithium Alloy. Jamis flagship model in 2003. This is a cool, high end alloy frame. Smooth welds, and made from a somewhat exotic material. The 2003 & 2004 were the only 2 prodiction bikes...

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[CTK]

Jamis always get involved with new frame materials.