Longer seatpost, too much stress on Reynolds 520 frame?

So what you're saying, is that the colour was of such importance to you, that it made you make that gamble?
Not sure what you're saying here. But, nope, the gold was not available in 57 either. It had nothing to do with colour.
Perhaps you meant that there were other bikes with the Reynolds 520 frame?

Anyways, I stumbled across a taller seatpost and I now enjoy the ride. :)