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Outdated chronologically..maybe, however a 531 frame built by a top quality builder will still be better than a frame built using lighter so called higher spec tubing by an average builder. Not all things are equal in bike frame terms, same tubing, differing geo and a good/average frame builder can end up with frames a world of difference apart.
Also if you weigh a 753 or 853 frame compared to say a 531 Pro..you're looking in the region of 1/2 to a full water bottle weight wise and weight is not everything, no good having a light tubeset that rides like a dog or is really whippy(unless you like that sort of thing), the lugs used can make a significant weight difference too..
Agree on the older Ribble frames though, good VFM.