Steel gravel frame

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Any steel gravel frames off the shelf or imported by someone available ?
 

Edited February 9 by Prince Albert Cycles

[letsride]

Look at the Fairlight Secan

[NickGM]

11 hours ago, Prince Albert Cycles said:

Any steel gravel frames off the shelf or imported by someone available ?
 

SOMA frames imported by David Malan via his company https://everydaycyclesupplyco.com

Fantastic to deal with, but it's a boutique brand and the Rand:Dollar being what it is makes prices steep. I owned the wolverine frame and it was a joy to ride.

[Jewbacca]

The Spez Sequoia is also brilliant... Depending on the size, I've seen a few being advertised.

Otherwise there are a couple of options here;

https://www.merlincycles.com/cyclocross-gravel-bike-frames-75278/

 

and one or two of these;

https://www.takealot.com/farr-out-cromoly-steel-gravel-framekit-medium-52cm-grey/PLID72740236?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt5euBhB9EiwAdkXWO4nqHvaF3Uqp1AP5fo0B8cLJrB4lG20gHki66sb4Q-JBKDqnaVK5uhoCHQgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Otherwise, if the budget is big enough, Chumba make beautiful bike frames. I bought a Velo-Orange and had it shipped via aramex global shopper.

I'm of the opinion that one needs to buy a GOOD steel bike for it to be 'better' that other materials. 

Cheap steel is just heavy and not amazing. 

Steel for steel sake lands up being expensive and disappointing.... 

[burger 555]

Take a look at the Norco search, you can get it local. A friend has one and he likes it alot

[NC_lurker]

1 hour ago, burger 555 said:

Take a look at the Norco search, you can get it local. A friend has one and he likes it alot

Isn't that an aluminium frame?

I rode a friend's Norco Search a couple of times, great bike and excellent value for money. His was definitely an alu frame version though.

[splat]

11 minutes ago, NC_lurker said:

Isn't that an aluminium frame?

I rode a friend's Norco Search a couple of times, great bike and excellent value for money. His was definitely an alu frame version though.

The do carbon, alu and steel.

[splat]

14 hours ago, Prince Albert Cycles said:

Any steel gravel frames off the shelf or imported by someone available ?
 

Curve (Benky) had some Kevin of steel frames.
https://benky-rides.com/products/curve-kevin-of-steel-iii-xl-demo

There were a few steel Rondo frames - not sure if there are any left though.

I have seen a few Standert bikes cruising, but have no idea if or who distributes them here.
https://standert.de/collections/gravel-adventure

I got my steel frame made by Dave Mercer. Not imported or custom, but his 'off the shelf' geometry.

These look like fun. Dan Craven from Namibia (with a bit of help from Mercer)
https://onguza.com/en-za

 

Edited February 10 by splat

[Furbz]

Take a look at Mason bikes.

 Their steel road bike is the best riding bike on earth. Better than my colnago, cipo, bianchi, Ritte, parlee

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Thank you everyone who responded. Some nice options out there my customer is going to have a hard time in making a decision . 

[burger 555]

4 hours ago, NC_lurker said:

Isn't that an aluminium frame?

I rode a friend's Norco Search a couple of times, great bike and excellent value for money. His was definitely an alu frame version though.

You get a steel version aswell, not as common as the alu version though

[Flushing Shadow]

Surly Midnight Special?

[Prince Albert Cycles]

8 minutes ago, Flushing Shadow said:

Surly Midnight Special?

Where ?

[Danger Dassie]

On 2/10/2024 at 1:47 PM, Prince Albert Cycles said:

Thank you everyone who responded. Some nice options out there my customer is going to have a hard time in making a decision . 

Here's another spanner, Curve Kevin. Columbus tubing and an absolute joy to ride. Kev Benky represents them here. 
Alternatively you could go for local bespoke build with Mercer and your customer would have a bike for life. 

[Super Sywurm]

On 2/9/2024 at 8:19 PM, Prince Albert Cycles said:

Any steel gravel frames off the shelf or imported by someone available ?
 

https://rookcycles.com/products/rook-scout-groad-black-11-speed

[BuffsVintageBikes]

You guys are missing the most obvious... David Mercer from Mercer bikes here in CT. He'll build you an absolutely drop dead gorgeous steel frame gravel bike 🤙

https://mercerbikes.co.za/custom-bicycles/