Formallyknownas Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 What make steel a better ride than alloy or aluminium?Never owned a steel bike before, but had alloy and alu frames in the past. Currently have 5 carbon bikes.If you have to ask...
Frosty Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 links tjchinaIf you have to ask for the link, then the answer is no.
rock Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 where were all of you when I couldn't sell my Soma frames????
eddy Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 #IsThatAQuestion....I want to see anyone build one of these out of carbon fibre..... Steel has been real for centuries ????
Omumborombonga Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 That saffron frame in the video is beautifully finished.
johannrissik Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 I want to see anyone build one of these out of carbon fibre..... Steel has been real for centuries 20170207_201000.jpgNo anvils were harmed in the making of this bike.....well not in my workshop anyway
porqui Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 And !!! https://www.instagram.com/mercerbikes/ I don't participate in ovious polls!!
Rocket-Boy Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 I have never understood the excitement everyone has for steel bikes.I have ridden a few, owned two and dont think I will be interested in getting another one. And no I dont think they look good, but then again my taste seems to vary from what others think. I like the look of bikes likes the Cervelo P5X which many dont. Oh and I dont like classic cars either.
Frosty Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 I have never understood the excitement everyone has for steel bikes.I have ridden a few, owned two and dont think I will be interested in getting another one. And no I dont think they look good, but then again my taste seems to vary from what others think. I like the look of bikes likes the Cervelo P5X which many dont. Oh and I dont like classic cars either.A number of steel frames are hand made, so you're buying a work of art. As opposed to a mass produced (on a machine and lots of cheap labour) plastic frame.
Patchelicious Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 I own a few steel frames. 20170202_222843_resized.jpgI follow your instagram account with much envy!!
Rocket-Boy Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 A number of steel frames are hand made, so you're buying a work of art. As opposed to a mass produced (on a machine and lots of cheap labour) plastic frame.I can absolutely appreciate the craftsmanship, some of them are absolutely amazingly put together. Still doesnt make them appealing to me but I do appreciate the skill and time behind the construction.
Hairy Posted February 7, 2017 Author Posted February 7, 2017 Need to add the link with Tom R and his old school vs new school video. ...will check when in office tomorrow.
greatwhite Posted February 7, 2017 Posted February 7, 2017 I guess I'll have to find a steel frame and give a go again - it's been some time. See if a can see any appeal in going retro. As Eldron put: carbon is for racing and steel is for.... I'm not sure what steel is for.... My memory of steel frames is not good. They all break. Reynolds 531c, 531P, 708, 753, Columbus SLX. Only one that didn't was an SPX track frame. Maybe someone can quantity the benefits of steel to me? Other than emotional statements like it is cool because it flexy and has lively ride. For me it's like fat bikes and singles speeds - mostly pointless. The only appeal to me is the stunning paint jobs on some of the colnago/daccordi/somec bikes. At the other end of the scale is the Bianchis in that boring washed out green.... OK, that should have pissed off a good cross section of Hubbers. Start flaming
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