Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
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Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby lunar_c » Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:15 pm
I love my steel bikes but prefer to run modern parts for lightness and adjustability, the 1" threaded steerer is a drag sometimes when looking for a good fork to run and seat posts etc.
I'm looking for a nice steel frame that will take a 1 & 1/8" steerer, and 27.2 or other modern standard size seat post in triple butted steel to make a lightish crit racer out of. All I can think of is the Soma (Tange infiniti) and Surly frames (4130) has anyone got any other suggestions?
Regards,
Ben
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby elantra » Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:41 pm
http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bikes/li ... pgoduTMAFQ
OOps sorry - that appears to be a Scandium alloy , not steel !
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby bardygrub » Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:59 pm
this may suit
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby humanbeing » Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:02 pm
Tommasini Tecno
Bob Jackson
Mercian
Salsa
Serotta
Colossi
Pegoretti
Custom in Oz:-
Peter Bundy
Cecil Walker
Primate
Kumo
Llewylln
Baum
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby MichaelB » Tue Dec 11, 2012 3:58 pm
There are plenty of NOS frames about on ebay and other sites like Matuz Master (sp ?)
Depends on how much you want to pay and what the key criteria are.
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby TDC » Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:25 pm
Nice frames, but I think they 1" threaded forkMichaelB wrote:You forgot Cinelli Super Corsa
There are plenty of NOS frames about on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link added by VigLink" class="vglnk"><span>ebay</span></a> and other sites like Matuz Master (sp ?)
Depends on how much you want to pay and what the key criteria are.
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby RonK » Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:29 pm
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby lunar_c » Tue Dec 11, 2012 4:33 pm
Cheers,
Ben
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby booge » Tue Dec 11, 2012 5:07 pm
http://www.gelliecustombikeframes.com.au/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby MichaelB » Tue Dec 11, 2012 6:13 pm
Some are, but many aren'tTDC wrote:Nice frames, but I think they 1" threaded forkMichaelB wrote:You forgot Cinelli Super Corsa
There are plenty of NOS frames about on <a href="http://www.ebay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Link added by VigLink" class="vglnk"><span>ebay</span></a> and other sites like Matuz Master (sp ?)
Depends on how much you want to pay and what the key criteria are.
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby TDC » Tue Dec 11, 2012 6:33 pm
http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... 23&t=58727" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby lunar_c » Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:01 pm
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby brentono » Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:28 pm
The handbuilt M.H.Jones (Perth) is still available, BTW but probably too small for you.
But this could be another alternative way to go, and fulfill most of your requirements.
Get a nice steel frame and go with the carbon fork option (below)
Best of both worlds, and works so well. It's a nice ride. Just a thought.
Cheers
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby MichaelB » Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:19 pm
http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... sa#p387611
Don't have it any more
Used a 1 1/8" Columbus carbon fork
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby TDC » Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:23 pm
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby boyracer » Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:48 pm
~7 kgs...
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby jacks1071 » Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:28 pm
That is really nice.
More photos here:
http://www.kumocycles.com/frame-gallery.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I really admire people who are smart enough to build stuff like this.
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby seddo » Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:12 pm
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby il padrone » Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:09 pm
For nearly 100 of the last 110 years of the TdF, that is all the master pros rode on. Not sure I see what the problem with 1" steerers really is.TDC wrote:Nice frames, but I think they 1" threaded fork
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby il padrone » Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:22 pm
http://janheine.wordpress.com/2011/12/1 ... al-trials/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
After World War II, little time was lost, and the next Technical Trials were held in 1946. Alex Singer won this event with the ligthest cyclotouring bike ever built. This machine weighed just 6.875 kg (15.16 lb) – without the tires. Quality tires were available only on the black market, so the bikes were weighed without tires.
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby Jean » Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:42 pm
I think Matuzmaster is kaput. I cannot Google him (or her) up at all. There are legacy links, but all of them are dead as far as I can see.MichaelB wrote:There are plenty of NOS frames about on ebay and other sites like Matuz Master (sp ?)
I'm looking hard at a new steel road frame in 2013 and my (not yet complete) list of possibilities is:
Custom build options (excluding Baum & Llewellyn, which are extremely pricey)
1. Kumo
2. Paconi/Cecil Walker
3. Bobo
4. Europa
5. Joe Cosgrove
6. Paconi
7. Colossi
Off the peg
1. Soma Smoothie
2. De Rosa Neo Primato
3. Enigma Elite (semi-custom)
4. De Rosa Corum
5. Masi Gran Criterium
6. Colossi (Zona)
7. Champione (Zona)
8. Genesis Equilibrium (Reynolds 725)
9. Jamis Eclipse
I think I'm leaning towards a Colossi as the prices are pretty good, though whether I go for off-the-peg or custom is as yet undecided.
I'm not looking for a crosser, but this appeals (part from that chunky saddle)
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby humanbeing » Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:08 pm
I'm not sure what his seller name is but if you search on Coppi frames he's the one selling NOS Thron frames and other bits and bobs.
Shame as he had some good gear, I got a great wheelset from him.
I can personally recommend a frame by Peter Bundy in Sydney
Reynolds 531C, very reasonable price, paint by Star Enamellers and 1 inch threaded steerer with quill stem like a pretty bike has.
Cheers,
Peter
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby jacks1071 » Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:00 pm
http://www.enigmabikes.com/bike/bike-enigma-elite.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby boyracer » Thu Dec 13, 2012 9:35 am
..and so useful to the OP/thread.... I can just see him lining up for the crits on a 'priceless' collectable completely tweaked 650B with racks.il padrone wrote:
On another note, what happened to that guy that wanted to drillium a repco until failure? I haven't been around for a while.
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Re: Boutique steel racing frame recommendations
Postby il padrone » Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:30 am
TIC, in case you missed the razz.boyracer wrote:..and so useful to the OP/thread.... I can just see him lining up for the crits on a 'priceless' collectable completely tweaked 650B with racks.
Anyway part of the point was that steel has a long history of being lightweight. Look hard enough and the OP may find a classic lightweight frame on ebay or other second-hand sales.
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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