Originally Posted by
FrederikThue
Yeah, but i was looking at the bikeshows around the world, and there are now more and more hype around the highend steelbikes.
But what about in the real world, out on the roads?
I think steel has settled in to its place in the market. I don't know it's exact share, but I don't think it has dramatically changed recently. Road cycling is growing as a sport and proportionally, we are seeing growth in steel frame builders.
I actually think that utility cycling and fixed gear riders are as much a part of the popularity of botique builders.
Personally, I would look as hard at a Curtlo or English as I would at any other modern frame. Curtlo does a S3 True Temper frame for $1200. Damn tempting if you ask me.