Originally Posted by JSChance
Actually, I'm a big fan of steel frames and this seems to be the best route to get a lightweight, affordable steel framed road bike. Most everything else in a comparable price range will be aluminum. I know I could stroll down to the local thrift shop and have my choice of large framed road bikes complete and ready to ride for $25.00, but for some reason I don't seem to find the finds that others seem to. That, and I like the idea that I'll be rolling on a steel framed Schwinn sporting all the more recent technical advances.
I'm there with ya man. '86 Schwinn Circuit made in Greenville, Mississippi, restored frame, full Ultegra 10spd, R700 compact, in build process now. Should be a sound ride. Also straying away from the all black color that has plagued the industry in recent years. White, chrome and aluminum is where I'm at...