Steelman Bicycles?
11-05-07, 09:20 AM
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Steelman Bicycles?
Hi. I have the chance to pick up a Steelman road bike w/9 spd Dura Ace and it is supposed to be in good shape (I have not seen it). The frame and fork are steel. I have never heard of this maker before. Anyone else? If it is is good shape would it be worth $600 provided it fits?
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Steelman frames are excellent, so that's a great deal if it's in good shape. Steelman closed his business last year, so I hear, but I am not sure why. His frames were generally steel, TIG welded with very clean welds and nice paint jobs. I considered ordering one of his custom frames at one time, but his prices kept going up and eventually they were outside my price range.
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He was considered one of the top notch steel builders a couple of years ago. Then he went to marketing those glue together Deda carbon kits, then he went out of business.
I watch eBay for used bikes by builders like him. In good shape and in my size - I'd take it in a minute.
I watch eBay for used bikes by builders like him. In good shape and in my size - I'd take it in a minute.
