Originally Posted by MERTON
uh.. steel ain't heavy... if you got the money..
look into a curtlo... custom steel... made just for your ass
and lightweight components can easily make up for a heavy steel frame.
For once Merton is right on the money here.
If you divide the cost of a bike like a "Rivendell" over a period of years you can own a
serious steel bike that will ride, and last, better than any aluminum / carbon fiber junk
you could spend your money on.
There IS a reason that custom builders all use steel, mate.