Modern Steel Road Bike Appreciation Thread
01-25-16, 10:39 AM
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Thanks, and pooh to not making our flat-bar proclivities known.
Been riding seriously (well, as serious as I can be about anything) since 1970 so I think I am qualified to decide what works best for me, especially when I also built the damn thing up.
What are you riding..?
Been riding seriously (well, as serious as I can be about anything) since 1970 so I think I am qualified to decide what works best for me, especially when I also built the damn thing up.
What are you riding..?
I was wondering what bars you have on your Curtlo? I've been toying with the idea of trying something more along those lines, just to see how they feel as opposed to the relatively straight (5 degree sweep) flatbar/barend setup I'm used to.
01-25-16, 10:50 AM
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I ride (nothing special, seriously!) a 2010 Spec. Sirrus (aluminum mainframe/chainstays; cf seatstays/fork) that I bought new then rebuilt to my liking in 2011 once I decided the frame/geometry was a keeper. It just works for me. If ever I could afford it I'd love a 'custom' frame/fork (in 853 or similar) from a good builder, as a kind of 'final' purchase -- that's one reason I glance at threads on steel bikes from time to time.
I was wondering what bars you have on your Curtlo? I've been toying with the idea of trying something more along those lines, just to see how they feel as opposed to the relatively straight (5 degree sweep) flatbar/barend setup I'm used to.
I was wondering what bars you have on your Curtlo? I've been toying with the idea of trying something more along those lines, just to see how they feel as opposed to the relatively straight (5 degree sweep) flatbar/barend setup I'm used to.
Yeah, the straight sweep of my original MTB bars (CF Synchros) didn't feel very natural. Think about it; if you just hold your hands out they naturally are in the vertical position, not horizontal.
I looked at several high-end bars (i.e. Nitto) but couldn't find the style I wanted. eBay to the rescue, and at a bargain price:
Mary Style Mountain Bike MTB Handlebar Bar | eBay
Much happier with this set-up and I think it looks better as well...
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01-25-16, 11:30 AM
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...I think it was right after the turn of the millenium. I think this one is probly from 2003, and they sold them for a couple of years after that. It was a way to ride a FOCO frame cheaply at the time.
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Last Allez made in steel was for model year 2011. I'm actually surprised it was that recently.
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the photo of the bike not being ridden and on display --- , the bottom of the drops are angled up
01-25-16, 11:53 AM
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My point is that the hoods are lower than the bar tops relative to the height of the seat. That's all.
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People used to get embarrasing haircuts in the 80's - proclaiming "Hey, look at me! This is my personal preference! " also
YEs, today's ergonomic bar styles (which have been around since the 90's - remember the Modolo Anatomic bend? ) as well as the larger hood designs used today make for a more seamless transition from the bar top to the hood , but its still a neutral hood placement --
Like i said, Bike Mig's bike is set up correctly with modern anatomic bars and larger Campy ErgoPower hoods
The world does not just give us a free for all ----- there is a correct way to do things -- and then there are all the other ways.
The DUI guy on the old Schwinn Continental with the bars flipped completely upwards will argue that his way is the best way as well --- If you have to do too much manipulation of the bars and hoods from neutral , then something else is wrong with the fit of your bike somewhere
01-25-16, 12:01 PM
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The BEatles are outdated, so are LEd Zeppelin -- that does not make them any less relevant.
People used to get embarrasing haircuts in the 80's - proclaiming "Hey, look at me! This is my personal preference! " also
YEs, today's ergonomic bar styles (which have been around since the 90's - remember the Modolo Anatomic bend? ) as well as the larger hood designs used today make for a more seamless transition from the bar top to the hood , but its still a neutral hood placement --
Like i said, Bike Mig's bike is set up correctly with modern anatomic bars and larger Campy ErgoPower hoods
The world does not just give us a free for all ----- there is a correct way to do things -- and then there are all the other ways.
The DUI guy on the old Schwinn Continental with the bars flipped completely upwards will argue that his way is the best way as well --- If you have to do too much manipulation of the bars and hoods from neutral , then something else is wrong with the fit of your bike somewhere
People used to get embarrasing haircuts in the 80's - proclaiming "Hey, look at me! This is my personal preference! " also
YEs, today's ergonomic bar styles (which have been around since the 90's - remember the Modolo Anatomic bend? ) as well as the larger hood designs used today make for a more seamless transition from the bar top to the hood , but its still a neutral hood placement --
Like i said, Bike Mig's bike is set up correctly with modern anatomic bars and larger Campy ErgoPower hoods
The world does not just give us a free for all ----- there is a correct way to do things -- and then there are all the other ways.
The DUI guy on the old Schwinn Continental with the bars flipped completely upwards will argue that his way is the best way as well --- If you have to do too much manipulation of the bars and hoods from neutral , then something else is wrong with the fit of your bike somewhere
01-25-16, 12:08 PM
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...I disagree. First, we could easily turn this into another fifteen pages of "correct bar and hood position" slap fight. Second, and more important, pie.
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I think that ship has already sailed, unfortunately.
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Substitute bowling for cycling and you get the idea ----- but to be fair , i have shared a couple of pics of my "modern steel" bikes --- was not my idea to have a thread drift on bar top to seat top placement -- but it seemed applicable
And BOOM -- there goes the dynamite -- Not Mrs Smith's - and definitely not an artisan pie
01-25-16, 12:40 PM
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Somebody bought a frame that is too small.
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I'd hate to have to start deleting posts ... or worse.
Yeah but its developed leaks, returning for repairs.
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01-25-16, 01:04 PM
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So, does anyone own a Stainless Steel bike? These to me seem to be the holy grail of steel bikes, Stainless being both corrosion resistant, lighter and stronger than other steels. The big downside is of course that they're a pain in the arse to weld, and that their costs are much higher.
I'm not really a fan of the brushed metal look (looks to much like a Ti bike to me), but here's an example (ugly fork aside).
I'm not really a fan of the brushed metal look (looks to much like a Ti bike to me), but here's an example (ugly fork aside).
01-25-16, 01:44 PM
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This new one from JPW is pretty hot. Internal dyno cable routing exits near chainstay bridge, will be routed inside a rolled fender edge. And those pinstripes!!!!
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At Coffee Republic this weekend, there was an 853-frame Independent cross bike with Paul cantis, Chorus shifting, and a threadless conversion, covered in fresh trail mud. I could tell my toddler appreciated it, because he grabbed the chain.
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Looking at pics of bikes like that make me want to toss all my responsibilities and go riding .... sadly I can no longer get away with that .... I think if I got stainless I'd go for a low polish and a clearcoat. (I didn't even notice the fork until you pointed it out ,,, and since it is black on a dark background, it is easy to keep overlooking it. ) )
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01-25-16, 02:16 PM
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Here's a modern stainless bike which is pretty unique because it is actually a pro racing team bike, the team being Madison-Genesis, where Genesis is a UK brand who specialized in steel bikes (although recently have moved into making CF bikes) and apparently good enough for Harrison Ford https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/blog/1...w-croix-de-fer.
The bike is made of Reynolds 953 Stainless tubing.
The bike is made of Reynolds 953 Stainless tubing.
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