Modern steel road bikes?
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Modern steel road bikes?
Postby HamSandwich » Tue Sep 16, 2014 2:23 am
I know Surly do, and gather Charge did (no longer available?) - anybody else? I'd love something tough that doesn't cost the earth.
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Postby HamSandwich » Tue Sep 16, 2014 12:02 pm
Any thoughts on the bikes themselves? I'm leaning towards the Surly Straggler at the moment, but they're not the cheapest things.
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Postby CXCommuter » Tue Sep 16, 2014 1:12 pm
This is an older photo, now has carbon seatpost and white bartape.
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Postby silentC » Tue Sep 16, 2014 5:48 pm
That's a nice looking bike. I had a look at their site but couldn't find steel frames, only carbon and ally. Is there a seller in Aus that has a web site I could check out?I have a Steel Jamis Eclipse custom build ...
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Postby Nobody » Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:32 pm
Well if you're considering that, then maybe the Kaffenback 2 might suit you. Neither local, or cheap. But probably significantly cheaper importing that than buying a Straggler locally. I have the frameset which I built up after my Surly Cross Check cracked at the top tube.HamSandwich wrote:Thanks guys.
Any thoughts on the bikes themselves? I'm leaning towards the Surly Straggler at the moment, but they're not the cheapest things.
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Postby Espresso_ » Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:57 pm
The other options mentioned are worth considering too.
I have a Soma Double Cross.
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Postby cyclotaur » Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:31 am
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Postby CXCommuter » Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:20 am
http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/road-b ... /102156053silentC wrote:That's a nice looking bike. I had a look at their site but couldn't find steel frames, only carbon and ally. Is there a seller in Aus that has a web site I could check out?I have a Steel Jamis Eclipse custom build ...
I am in shock Jamis may have ditched the eclipse for 2015, They still have the Quest and the Bosanova though
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/quest.html
http://www.myjamis.com/SSP%20Applicatio ... grp=road_9
The Eclipse is to me a lot of what makes Jamis a great bike manufacturer- better than any specialdale follow the trends company anyway.
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Postby DJIntegr8 » Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:20 pm
http://www.colossicycling.com/products/ ... mbler-road
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Postby jacks1071 » Wed Sep 17, 2014 3:26 pm
I like it - good wheels as wellCXCommuter wrote:I have a Steel Jamis Eclipse custom build- it is a really nice ride and looks great. It is a dedicated road bike, not an allrounder/cross/tourer but is exceptionally comfy and fast. Jamis has other steel bikes at most price points and have a bit of a cult following. Also easier to source if you are anywhere in Aus other than WA.
This is an older photo, now has carbon seatpost and white bartape.
Can you post a new pic with the white bartape?
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Postby CXCommuter » Wed Sep 17, 2014 4:09 pm
Can do but actually have to take the photo- Just realised I don't have anything newer Might be a few days before I can do thisjacks1071 wrote:I like it - good wheels as wellCXCommuter wrote:I have a Steel Jamis Eclipse custom build- it is a really nice ride and looks great. It is a dedicated road bike, not an allrounder/cross/tourer but is exceptionally comfy and fast. Jamis has other steel bikes at most price points and have a bit of a cult following. Also easier to source if you are anywhere in Aus other than WA.
This is an older photo, now has carbon seatpost and white bartape.
Can you post a new pic with the white bartape?
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Postby blkmcs » Wed Sep 17, 2014 7:19 pm
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Postby CXCommuter » Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:03 pm
Reynolds 953 "stainless" drool factor
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Postby RonK » Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:30 pm
Not good enough anymore - still available but the team race bike is now carbon. But unlikely to be in the OP's price range.CXCommuter wrote:The Genesis Volare Team is one of my to die for framesets and it wins professional races on top of it all
Reynolds 953 "stainless" drool factor
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Postby RonK » Wed Sep 17, 2014 10:02 pm
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Postby RonK » Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:47 am
But the OP said "doesn't cost the earth", so custom is probably out of scope.Uncle Just wrote:Obviously not a disincentive for many buyers but if choosing to go custom it is easily addressed.
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Postby Dirty32 » Thu Sep 18, 2014 10:33 am
If you are in Perth, there is Jonesman. Not a hell of a lot of detail on the net, but you'll get to see some if his frames and some links to here and other cycling forums. He owns a local bike store, but still produces his own frames. Not sure how much they cost, though.
Failing that, he can get Surly frames (and Soma and others) in and build them up for you to a spec / pricepoint.
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Postby Jean » Thu Sep 18, 2014 11:27 am
I have a Colossi too. Rides well, appears well built (I haven't busted anything) and Gear Brisbane were good to deal with. There were a few minor cosmetic issues with the paint, but not the end of the world. The thread on its build is hereDJIntegr8 wrote:Colossi is another frame only option, I bought mine through Gear Brisbane but there are other distributors across Aus.
http://www.colossicycling.com/products/ ... mbler-road
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Postby CXCommuter » Thu Sep 18, 2014 1:45 pm
Apologies for the back drop- taken this monring out front of work- was going to stop somewhere more scenic but ended up on a blinder and didn't feel like stopping.
Steerer tube was also cut
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