Steel Frame Advice
10-03-06, 09:00 PM
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Steel Frame Advice
I am thinking about building me a steel frame bike. Any suggestion on a good steel frame for the money. I will also be doing some searches on this also. Thanks
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10-03-06, 09:10 PM
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Soma and Surly are two low priced favs around here.
https://www.somafab.com/frames_main.html
https://www.surlybikes.com/
https://www.somafab.com/frames_main.html
https://www.surlybikes.com/
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are you looking for a new bike or vintage. I've seen some pretty nice older frames with new groups...kind of a neo-retro thing. what are you expectation for the bike? is it going to be your full time go fast bike? training bike or commuter?
I have a ritchey that I use for lunch time training rides. steel bike have great rides, but the weight is an issue for me for longer hilly rides.
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are you looking for a new bike or vintage. I've seen some pretty nice older frames with new groups...kind of a neo-retro thing. what are you expectation for the bike? is it going to be your full time go fast bike? training bike or commuter?
I have a ritchey that I use for lunch time training rides. steel bike have great rides, but the weight is an issue for me for longer hilly rides.
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I'm a big fan of used steel bikes. I recently picked up a Colnago Master in very good condition with a Campag headset and a stem for $300. For prices like that you can't go wrong.
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Serotta Fierte Steel. $1,095 for 2005. Not sure of price on the 2006. Difference is that the 2006 has a carbon wheel stay. I have seen several comments that this is not an advantage and go for a 2005 at a negotiated price. I saw a 2005 54cm that went for $695 on E-bay. In fact I recommended that frame to a guy on a Forum that was also looking for a steel frame and he bought it and thanked me much. Hope this helps. I have a 2005 and love it.
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Originally Posted by dekindy
Serotta Fierte Steel. $1,095 for 2005. Not sure of price on the 2006. Difference is that the 2006 has a carbon wheel stay. I have seen several comments that this is not an advantage and go for a 2005 at a negotiated price. I saw a 2005 54cm that went for $695 on E-bay. In fact I recommended that frame to a guy on a Forum that was also looking for a steel frame and he bought it and thanked me much. Hope this helps. I have a 2005 and love it.
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10-07-06, 02:46 AM
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Every once in a while a gem pops up on ebay. The problem is that often you are outbid by someone willing to pay too much. I guess that's the point.
You can also check the classifieds at roadbikereview.com.
You can also check the classifieds at roadbikereview.com.
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Kelly Bike is going out of business and is selling his stock off at over half off. I don't know how much is left though?
Others I don't think have been mentioned:
Salsa
Strong Frames
Alpine Designs
And of course you can find all kinds of frames on ebay. I always see a Indy Fab Crown Jewel going for a good price.
Others I don't think have been mentioned:
Salsa
Strong Frames
Alpine Designs
And of course you can find all kinds of frames on ebay. I always see a Indy Fab Crown Jewel going for a good price.
10-07-06, 10:36 AM
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I think buying used from a BF member is the way to go
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10-07-06, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by dekindy
Serotta Fierte Steel. $1,095 for 2005. Not sure of price on the 2006. Difference is that the 2006 has a carbon wheel stay. I have seen several comments that this is not an advantage and go for a 2005 at a negotiated price. I saw a 2005 54cm that went for $695 on E-bay. In fact I recommended that frame to a guy on a Forum that was also looking for a steel frame and he bought it and thanked me much. Hope this helps. I have a 2005 and love it.
1,095 for a Serotta steel frame?...that's awesome!
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