MarcBurger Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Lucky son of a... you. That's hot My 8 year old reckons Steel is Real! :thumbup: His BFe 26er...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 My 8 year old reckons Steel is Real! :thumbup: His BFe 26er...That is LOVELY! EDIT: Actually, I have a jump bike that can turn into my lightie's 26er when he's big enough. Hmmmmmm.... But it's not steel.
shaper Posted September 10, 2019 Posted September 10, 2019 This is the world’s lighest steel road bike | 5.42kg of marvellous metal https://www.bikeradar.com/news/worlds-lightest-steel-road-bike/
Frosty Posted July 28, 2020 Posted July 28, 2020 Had to dig deep into “my participated” threads to find this. Today, I caught up on some podcasts, and this one was quite enjoyable. Like Tom, I can’t tell the difference (poetically) between my carbon frame and steel frame, but the steel frame just feels better. https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-cycling-podcast/id665713706?i=1000479478074 In this episode of Service Course Tom Whalley and Lizzy Banks delve into the world of bespoke bikes. We speak to Phil Taylor, one of the founders of the UK’s handmade bike festival, Bespoked, which had been due to take place in May. Phil tells us the story of how he set up Bespoked while holding down his other day job as a psychotherapist. We also speak with custom bike builders Liz Coleman and Duncan Crossley about the challenges of keeping building during the lockdown period. Finally we hear from Rick Bailey and Dan Smith of Cycles in Motion about the intricacies of selecting the right tubing for the right job and how to get the perfect custom fit.
MG22 Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 Hi, I am a big fan of steel mtb frames because they are comfortable. I own an orange P7 29 which is great but it comes from the UK My question: is there anywhere in SA where I can get steel mtb frames 29 ? I see there is Momsen but the geometry is not the new slack geometry yet. I see there is Mercer (hand built) but they come at a high cost. Are there any "Cotic" type of steel Mtb frames available here in SA ? If they are not manufactured here is there maybe an agent in SA who imports these from the UK, Europe, US etc? Looking forward to your feedback. Regards
Jewbacca Posted October 1, 2020 Posted October 1, 2020 Hi, I am a big fan of steel mtb frames because they are comfortable. I own an orange P7 29 which is great but it comes from the UK My question: is there anywhere in SA where I can get steel mtb frames 29 ? I see there is Momsen but the geometry is not the new slack geometry yet. I see there is Mercer (hand built) but they come at a high cost. Are there any "Cotic" type of steel Mtb frames available here in SA ? If they are not manufactured here is there maybe an agent in SA who imports these from the UK, Europe, US etc? Looking forward to your feedback. RegardsHey Marksug No....
Fat Boab Posted October 2, 2020 Posted October 2, 2020 Cotic used to have a SA agent. Perhaps not anymore? Can't remember the oke's name. Anyone? And Ride Farr used to import their own steel frames. Also can't remember if they made the switch to Al only? Hi, I am a big fan of steel mtb frames because they are comfortable. I own an orange P7 29 which is great but it comes from the UK My question: is there anywhere in SA where I can get steel mtb frames 29 ? I see there is Momsen but the geometry is not the new slack geometry yet. I see there is Mercer (hand built) but they come at a high cost. Are there any "Cotic" type of steel Mtb frames available here in SA ? If they are not manufactured here is there maybe an agent in SA who imports these from the UK, Europe, US etc? Looking forward to your feedback. Regards
MG22 Posted October 2, 2020 Posted October 2, 2020 Cotic used to have a SA agent. Perhaps not anymore? Can't remember the oke's name. Anyone? And Ride Farr used to import their own steel frames. Also can't remember if they made the switch to Al only? Thank you for your feedback. I do appreciate it
Gandalf Posted October 2, 2020 Posted October 2, 2020 What ever happened to contraband? they were local if im not mistaken https://community.bikehub.co.za/features/_/gear/reviews/review-contraband-rogue-single-speed-r1185
Monark Posted October 2, 2020 Posted October 2, 2020 My medium sized Singular Swift frame and fork are on the market as my new frame is on its way... message me
Maaknplan Posted October 2, 2020 Posted October 2, 2020 "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." You arent going to see many 40 or 50 yr old aluminium or carbon bikes in years to come, there are many steel bikes that age even doing rides like Eroica
MORNE Posted October 2, 2020 Posted October 2, 2020 Soma makes the Juice, Riff, and Valhallen. They are available locally (on order). Tange Prestige steel bikes. They are not the extreme 64* headangle things that some people make and are the flavor of the day but all offer a good compromise And are super classy bikes. I have the Valhallen and i love it, depending on the configuration it can be anything from a 140mm trail bike to a bikepacker to a monstercross to a xc machine...in 29” or 27+. The are brought in by David:https://everydaycyclesupplyco.com/ Then you get the a Kona Honzo ST from trail tech cycles In nelspruit: https://trailtechcycles.co.za/collections/bike-frames/products/kona-bikes-honzo-st-29-frameset-green-gold
wildwindfr Posted October 2, 2020 Posted October 2, 2020 Soma makes the Juice, Riff, and Valhallen. They are available locally (on order). Tange Prestige steel bikes. They are not the extreme 64* headangle things that some people make and are the flavor of the day but all offer a good compromise And are super classy bikes. I have the Valhallen and i love it, depending on the configuration it can be anything from a 140mm trail bike to a bikepacker to a monstercross to a xc machine...in 29” or 27+. The are brought in by David:https://everydaycyclesupplyco.com/ Then you get the a Kona Honzo ST from trail tech cycles In nelspruit: https://trailtechcycles.co.za/collections/bike-frames/products/kona-bikes-honzo-st-29-frameset-green-goldThanks for this!Now there are heaps of ideas in my head, pity no money in my wallet for it.
Hairy Posted October 3, 2020 Author Posted October 3, 2020 "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." You arent going to see many 40 or 50 yr old aluminium or carbon bikes in years to come, there are many steel bikes that age even doing rides like Eroica Steel as a material and it's nature will have a far longer fatigue lifespan than aluminium. I am assuming the steel frames you are referring to above are older gen steel frames where they were really pushing the steel wall thickness in order to cut weight as much as possible? New steels, with better science and manufacturing should provide a far better product, and MTB frames are generally thicker tubed frames to take the inerrant abuse it will see. My personal experience shows 3 x broken aluminium frames, and zero broken steel frames. I have had a few steel frames.
Knersboy Posted October 3, 2020 Posted October 3, 2020 My road bike is a Hansom Reynolds 708 Classic, circa 1992. New paint job, new wheels, new 11 speed groupset, frame still going strong. Bastard thing just won’t break, so I still ride it and upgrade it along the way.
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