Is Steel Real?

[pista]

Seen a few of these here on the forum.

 

 

[Frosty]

Seen a few of these here on the forum.

 

 

https://youtu.be/Zhu3tsZTzmU

Have been racing on mine since August 2015, relegating the plastic bike to a mix of training and IDT rides.

[greatwhite]

Sjoe, that was a bit of a science lesson.  ^That's exactly what I was going for - what's that they say about it never being too late to have a good childhood. 

 

As a weekend warrior - (and a bit girlie about some things ) - I just love the idea of having a  uni-que bike   - FWIW - and now I'm gonna stop visiting this post before I start questioning my choice - I'll pop in when my baby is finished with a pic. 

Sorry. not trying to kill the passion - saw your earlier post look like you tryin to build your own frame?

[Hairy]

I remember cheering him on this day (See the 17:00 mark)

[The expat cyclist]

A bit confused:

Why is steel not for racing?

[henningvr]

<flame suit on>

 

Steel is fine for racing for 98% of all cyclists. Marketing and business dictates otherwise.

 

</flame suit on>

[The expat cyclist]

I may not have answered your question 

 

 

For the above reason these people will spend 120K to get a carbon racing machine that is uncomfortable as Fu*k!!

 

 

Rather than building A 60K  NICE steel bike that will still finish the race and be complient on the rough stuff

Well, my steel pony has beaten a few plastic bikes in its 3 years of existence. And when she doesn't, it sure as feck isn't her fault.

[RocknRolla]

I like my two steel rides. I have had the opportunity to ride aly and carbon bikes, and each have their merits. But in the end, when I get back on my steel bikes it's like sharing a beer with your best mate... all good times and familiarity.

 

Sure, steel is an emotional connection and in this sport of passion it's the perfect fit for me.

 

 

 

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[BikerBoer]

I have a question...maar eers 'n storie hier van my stoep af met 'n bietjie koffie in die hand.

 

I started cycling few years back. My main goal was to do a marathon event. Trained like a machine....solo. Then I started riding with my mates and the Strava segment bug bit...man I raced everything. Later on with all the upgrades the money dried up and the friends became fewer, mostly because we started getting pissed off at each other fighting over KOM's, crazy I know.

 

I lost my interest in cycling sold my MTB and got a roadbike to do some fitness riding/cruising (up and down in our one tar road here). I really want to get back into trail riding again, honestly...ek verlang na die oop vlaktes, die berg paaitjies en die "Oh, I wonder where this trail leads to" type riding.

 

I've been thinking of getting a steel SS, do away with all the distractions (Strava, gears, shifters etc) and just gooi. Is this a good idea, what if I decide to rekindle my ambition to do the Trans, I would probably have to buy a groupset, then I might as well just buy a decent geared bike right now?

 

Dankie kerels

[BikerBoer]

My experience has been:

 

ALU -> Carbon -> Steel 

 

And I will mostly likely be riding steel for the rest of my life.

 

Thanks

 

I've had Alu and I've had carbon.

 

I read a lot of good things about steel, but have never ridden one (well probably when I was a laaitie). Just scared I'm going to get a steel frame and the thing is going to be so heavy I wont be able to drag it up a hill.

[Yusran]

I may not have answered your question 

 

 

For the above reason these people will spend 120K to get a carbon racing machine that is uncomfortable as Fu*k!!

 

 

Rather than building A 60K  NICE steel bike that will still finish the race and be complient on the rough stuff

 

 

My experience has been:

 

ALU -> Carbon -> Steel 

 

And I will mostly likely be riding steel for the rest of my life.

 

^^I did this. Absolutely no regrets.

 

Also, I have better finishing times and more PR's with my handbuilt steel bike - mostly because it actually fits me properly, I am comfortable thanks to it's geometry and ride and I feel good on it.

 

(I felt like the saddle-handlebar drop on my racey carbon bike, which was apparently the perfect size for me) was like asking me to touch my toes with my elbows and I had to bend my neck backwards to see in front of me. Obviously exaggerating but you get the gist of it.)

 

[udxcob]

The only way one will realy know if "Steel is Real" is to ride a steel bike

[eddy]

 

And if you have been riding comfortably for 60km of a 70km race you probably make up a lot of spots in that last 10km against the guys that have been riding stiff unforgiving bikes for 60km , If thats important to you 

Riding a carbon S-works Venge is like being married to Angelina Jolie. You are the envy of your mates but in reality the novelty wears of very quickly as you realise how unpleasant she is to live with on a daily basis.

[BikerBoer]

Riding a carbon S-works Venge is like being married to Angelina Jolie. You are the envy of your mates but in reality the novelty wears of very quickly as you realise how unpleasant she is to live with on a daily basis.

 

Strue, but those are chafing marks I'd be happy to have.

[eddy]

Strue, but those are chafing marks I'd be happy to have.

Boerseun, koop 'n John Deere die eerste keer en moenie met 'n Ferrari probeer ploeg nie.

 

Soms is die windgat opsie die verkeerde opsie. Vra my, ek het al die skade gely.

[Frosty]

26" v 27.5" vs 29"

23mm vs 25mm

Steel vs Carbon vs Alloy

Gears vs SS

1x vs 2x

Compact vs Standard

HT vs Dual Sus

Aero vs Climbing

And the list goes on... 

 

there's something for everyone. Ride what you have and enjoy it.

Can make for some interesting conversation though.