Columbus did make a tubeset called Metax not that long ago. Many framebuilders have hoarded it away, such as Dave Bohm and maybe Brew and Rhygin if they're still around. Not sure why it never hit off to be honest. I guess rust for a properly powdercoated and framesavered steel frame isn't as a big a problem as the naysayers make out, plus, I'm guessing the latest steel alloys are a lot more kick-aŽse than stainless.

I've bead blasted and ENP'd a few steel and Aluminium frames, which looks kinda cool. Also looks hellishly like titanium too, which confuses people no end.