What type of steel for touring
10-01-05, 09:23 AM
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What type of steel for touring
What steel tubing would be best for touring? I've seen bikes with 531 and 4130.
I'm considering a LHT frameset which is 4130 and I want to make sure that that type of
steel is up to the challenge!
Also, can anyone recommend a frameset (built around 26' wheels) that offers everything the LHT does?
Many thanks!
I'm considering a LHT frameset which is 4130 and I want to make sure that that type of
steel is up to the challenge!
Also, can anyone recommend a frameset (built around 26' wheels) that offers everything the LHT does?
Many thanks!
10-01-05, 01:31 PM
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Check out www.sjscycles.com Their bikes a great and they are really easy to deal with.
Cheers Brian
Cheers Brian
10-01-05, 01:50 PM
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I am building a touring bicycle using the Gunnar Rock Tour frame. I chose this frame for two reasons. It has a sloping top tube (my inseam is shorter than my torso) and is built with 853 steel. I certainly would have been happy with the Surly if the geometry would have suited my body proportions.
https://www.gunnarbikes.com/rocktour.php
https://www.gunnarbikes.com/rocktour.php
10-03-05, 05:23 PM
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Of all the bikes I have had, and the ones I have read about for high quality framing....True Temper seems to be up there.
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I wouldn't worry about the tubing. Get the fit & geometry right - let the maker determine the tubing.
