Originally Posted by
topslop1
Slightly off topic - do folks build 16lbs-ish steel bikes? Do they require crazy expensive frames to get there / top tier components?
There's a lot of pro-steel hype on these forums here so I'm naturally curious about riding a steelie I suppose.. also curious to ride a carbon. (only on alum now).
Would be even better to get a day ride in on either or without purchasing an entire bike first
I don't know about the weight because that isn't my concern. As long as my bike ends up under 25 lbs, I'm good. You could go out and find a shop that will let you rent a bike. We have LBCs in my area that have bike rentals in most all of the bikes they sell. For me, it took me a good 6 months before I decided I didn't like the carbon ride. And then it was looks, color, etc... that finally helped make my choice. I don't know about all the steel hype, I'm not doing it to jump on the bandwagon, I just like the material and I love that it's classic and I can get a steel bike that looks classic. I have a Ti bike and I LOVE the ride. So, go rent some and see what the hype is all about!