Ritchey P-29er

[Eldron]

Dude , how can you say that ! 2 of the best race bikes and had were steel .

 

I believe the operative word is "were"! I just watched the '76 Paris Roubaix and all the Gios Torinos, Benottos and Eddie M's were steel ;-)

[Dan Dob]

I still have just as much fun on my steel hardtail Voodoo as on my Trance X with 5" travel...and do the same drops and jumps on it. Obviously it'll always be heavier than alu/carbon but IMO anyone who isn't top a top SA racer doesn't need that light weight to be competitive btw their friends. I would love more quality steel frames to be available to the market with modern geometry!

[udxcob]

Wow beautiful bike, how do they get the joints to flow like that if they are welded joints, are the pipes flared on the ends?

[Iron]

I believe the operative word is "were"! I just watched the '76 Paris Roubaix and all the Gios Torinos, Benottos and Eddie M's were steel ;-)

 

Ok you win.

[Eldron]

Ok you win.

 

He he he.

 

I'm not trying to pee on people's parade here or put people off steel. I think it's a great material and steels frames are fantastic in terms of all day comfort, "feel" and tradition.

 

In terms of out and out performance, speed over comfort and "souless" frames - carbon has to be the material of choice.

 

The right thing to do is own an out and out race machine that satisfies the need for speed as well as a steel machine (preferable single speed!) that satisfies the soul.

 

Please don't read this Sean Bandenhorst - it creates declassification

[AndreZA]

Wow beautiful bike, how do they get the joints to flow like that if they are welded joints, are the pipes flared on the ends?

 

filled with brazing rod (or whatever they use) and then sanded down to a smooth finish.

 

Look at this Cinelli. Also steel.

 

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2011/09/12/1315762048134-1b1g5m3loq068-670-75.jpg

 

http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2011/09/12/1315762048147-1ictflo3vbz48-800-75.jpg

[Iron]

He he he.

 

I'm not trying to pee on people's parade here or put people off steel. I think it's a great material and steels frames are fantastic in terms of all day comfort, "feel" and tradition.

 

In terms of out and out performance, speed over comfort and "souless" frames - carbon has to be the material of choice.

 

The right thing to do is own an out and out race machine that satisfies the need for speed as well as a steel machine (preferable single speed!) that satisfies the soul.

 

Please don't read this Sean Bandenhorst - it creates declassification

 

Agreed ! i would like a P 29 as a SS ( if they have my size ) . wont race it though , no wait i will SS world champs are here in sunny SA next year .

[CAAD4]

Unbelievable workmanship.. I am not worthy..

[CAAD4]

Agreed ! i would like a P 29 as a SS ( if they have my size ) . wont race it though , no wait i will SS world champs are here in sunny SA next year .

Pfftt.. You not race?? I bet you'll even grow a handlebar moustache like Mr. Tom.

[Wyatt Earp]

This thread has now created an issue for me, I was rather patient, but now I can't wait.

[CAAD4]

This thread has now created an issue for me, I was rather patient, but now I can't wait.

Are they coming in as kits or frame only?

[Wyatt Earp]

Are they coming in as kits or frame only?

Frames only.

[Iron]

Why oh friggen why are we given so many choices ,,,grrrr. i want to many things !

[Iron]

Pfftt.. You not race?? I bet you'll even grow a handlebar moustache like Mr. Tom.

 

ooh a stache, now thats a cool idea .a long one like Paul Snr from american chopper and make it red.

[nathrix]

This thread has now created an issue for me, I was rather patient, but now I can't wait.

Don't you go and blame me now

[Iron]

Don't you go and blame me now

 

 

Come to think of it , you are to blame . my mind was made up then saw this thread and now im a mess!!