Is steel real

[MichaelW2]

Good steel is much better than bad steel.

 

[derrick]

Good steel is much better than bad steel.

That goes for all materials.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Good steel is much better than bad steel.

Unless you’re down with the kids. Then, bad means good.

 

[FishFright]

Unless you’re down with the kids. Then, bad means good.

Or at least it did in late 1970's New York

 

[iandg]

View attachment 457258 My Genesis Croix de Fer is steel. A super bike for 250km plus days or just knocking about the neighbourhood.

My 70s steel Raleigh Professional has been to Tuscany too (L'Eroica 2011)

 

[Cycleops]

Thanks cyclops if im ever down your way i will look ypu up

Of course you will be very welcome but its bit of a trek, I think you might have meant @biggs682 .
If you do come don't forget your mosquito repellent and yellow fever jab!

 

[Saluki]

If it’s a long ride, I take my 1982 steel roadie. I am waiting for a new BB to arrive in the post, ready for a summer of riding.
Been riding carbon in the winter as it doesn’t rust.

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Ive been noticing that quite a few people are turning their backs on carbon fibre and Aluminium framed bikes and looking at Steel. Although not cheap and as much or if not more than a carbon. I see many people admire them for their silky ride quality.

Many of us have not actually turned our backs on Carbon and Aluminium, because we always stuck with Steel and never went over to those materials in the first place! Who says steel isn't cheap? I've got a whole shedful of steel bikes, several with Reynolds tubing, and the most expensive one was £72 new back in the mid 1980's. You don't have to pay silly money for custom, there is plenty of value out there in the secondhand market or even budget new market, so long as BSO's are avoided.

 

[Kempstonian]

Even when a bit rusty and neglected, steel bikes can be brought back to life. Like this (warning: the second video is a bit long):

 

[mustang1]

Or at least it did in late 1970's New York

You are so good ass.

mmmh.. doesn't even sound right.

 

[mustang1]

My steel car is more comfortable than my carbon one.
I flew in a 757 the other day and it was more comfortable than a 787 (has carbon parts). I think they reduced the tire pressures.

 

[Solecyclist]

You need to ride what ever you buy, there is good and bad in all materials used to build frames. Not all types of bike suit all the people. What type of bike are you riding?

Im riding a canyon fitness bike

 

[User169]

I've got a Fratello. Lovely bike, although it doesn't get much of a look in these days as I prefer to ride my alu bike which is even comfier. Mind you, that's prolly got quite a bit to do with the 38mm Compass tires

#supplelife

 

[DCBassman]

I've got a Fratello. Lovely bike, although it doesn't get much of a look in these days as I prefer to ride my alu bike which is even comfier. Mind you, that's prolly got quite a bit to do with the 38mm Compass tires

#supplelife

Yup, big tyres and reasonable pressures = comfort. Anyone want a Scott roadie?
Edit: And Jilly Goolden: I can still hear here being bewitched by Tesco Premier Cru bubbly just ahead of the big 200 bash, toasty and nappies!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

My steel car is more comfortable than my carbon one.
I flew in a 757 the other day and it was more comfortable than a 787 (has carbon parts). I think they reduced the tire pressures.

They do have to get high in the sky though to reduce air pressures. Not recommended on a bike (unless you ride bmx)