Is Steel Real?

[Uni]

Yeah lets take this thread back to its roots and talk about your gorgeous bike... spill the beans sister.... what made you go for a Mercer? How has the experience been.... come on....

I can't remember the specifics but last year while looking around for an upgrade, one of the hubbers suggested steel - I was totally ignorant and also thought - what - are you mad. One steel fan introduced me to another, who in turn pointed me towards Mercer, read up about him, saw the reviews about the bikes and got into the whole sourcing components for the build. That's been a really huge learning curve, but with some generous kind folk helping me out, it's been informative and fun.

 

The build will probably be delayed ( I got distracted ) but I should get the frame within the next 2 weeks. Very exciting having a hand built, bespoke bike - one bike to rule them all.

But I could turn out to hate it - impulsive move and all that

Edited February 12, 2017 by Uni

[Monark]

Nah never! Inspiration for paint?

[Uni]

Nah never! Inspiration for paint?

I'm keeping it simple ...will post pics when it comes home

[henningvr]

Yes, steel is real. 

 

Can't wait to see the build, Uni! 

[BikerBoer]

Yes, steel is real. 

 

Can't wait to see the build, Uni! 

Yes, steel is real. 

 

Can't wait to see the build, Uni! 

Herder, dis so nice foto ek maak dit sommer my desktop background!

[Omumborombonga]

Someone has just listed a Cotic Solaris medium frame in the classifieds at a great price. That'll go quickly.

[Goblin]

My +1

Absolutely love her.

 

Edited February 13, 2017 by Goblin

[Monark]

I'm keeping it simple ...will post pics when it comes home

 

Awesome, I am looking forward to it. Building your own bike is special. If you need to explain it to someone, they may never understand.

 

Wishing you many happy miles.

[T-Bob]

Just saw this and made me quite excited... 29'r trail bike. 

145mm rear, Reynolds 853 / 631 and Columbus Life / Zone tubes. 

http://www.starlingcycles.com/murmur-29/ 

Handmade steel dual sus' which gets amazing reviews. 


 

Edited February 14, 2017 by hellocolour

[T-Bob]

and the 27.6 version. This one started it all for them and was being built in the guys shed for orders in the evening after his day job... thankfully he's quit that now. 

http://www.starlingcycles.com/swoop-275-new-page/

155mm rear. Reynolds 853 / 631 front triangle. Columbus Life / Zona swinger. Customised build for head angle, reach, down tube and seat tube. 

[Shebeen]

just had a thought about my (current) bike collection

 

carbon mtb hardtail, alu mtb SS, alu/carbon roadbike, steel fixie.

 

got them bases covered, just need that bamboo fatbike

[greatwhite]

just had a thought about my (current) bike collection

 

carbon mtb hardtail, alu mtb SS, alu/carbon roadbike, steel fixie.

 

got them bases covered, just need that bamboo fatbike

Or a fat bamboo bike - to make the frame stiffer

[Jewbacca]

and the 27.6 version. This one started it all for them and was being built in the guys shed for orders in the evening after his day job... thankfully he's quit that now. 

 

http://www.starlingcycles.com/swoop-275-new-page/

 

155mm rear. Reynolds 853 / 631 front triangle. Columbus Life / Zona swinger. Customised build for head angle, reach, down tube and seat tube. 

 

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If you haven't already, check out Babah bikes..

 

They TIG weld an array of super fun looking steel bikes, build custom and stock and are quite reasonable. 

 

Their dual suss is super sexy...

[BogusOne]

Just arrived from Crc ????????????

[Eddy Gordo]

Just arrived from Crc

What colour did you get?

I have a black and white frame

[BogusOne]

What colour did you get?

I have a black and white frame

Same, all they had left in my size... Blue would have been cool though ????