Boutique steel racing frame recommendations

[lunar_c]

Hi all,

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

[elantra]

I know these are in Sydney but worth considering...

http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bikes/list?search%5BbikeMakes%5D=2486&search%5BbikeTypes%5D=33&search%5BisBike%5D=0&gclid=CLW0xLS2kbQCFadMpgoduTMAFQ

OOps sorry - that appears to be a Scandium alloy , not steel !

[bardygrub]

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=52074

this may suit

[humanbeing]

De Rosa Neo Primato
Tommasini Tecno
Bob Jackson
Mercian
Salsa
Serotta
Colossi
Pegoretti
Custom in Oz:-
Peter Bundy
Cecil Walker
Primate
Kumo
Llewylln
Baum

[MichaelB]

You forgot Cinelli Super Corsa

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.

[TDC]

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.

Nice frames, but I think they 1" threaded fork

[RonK]

You did say boutique:
- Tommasini Techno
- Colnago Master

[lunar_c]

Thanks for all the replies guys I'll start checking those out.

Cheers,
Ben

[booge]

Also these
http://www.gelliecustombikeframes.com.au/

[MichaelB]

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.

Nice frames, but I think they 1" threaded fork

Some are, but many aren't

[TDC]

Indeed...I stand corrected. Some lovely pics of one in this thread

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=58727

[lunar_c]

I think I should save my pennies for a Masi Gran Criterium ... Mmm!

[brentono]

Ben,
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

[MichaelB]

Here was my build of a NOS Cinelli Nuovo SuperCorsa

http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=24439&p=387611&hilit=cinelli+nuovo+supercorsa#p387611







Don't have it any more

Used a 1 1/8" Columbus carbon fork

[TDC]

Very Nice...only spoiled by the brooks

[boyracer]

http://www.fixed.org.au/forums/f42/kumo ... oad-26113/

~7 kgs...

[jacks1071]

http://www.fixed.org.au/forums/f42/kumo-cycles-genki-road-26113/

~7 kgs...

That is really nice.

More photos here:

http://www.kumocycles.com/frame-gallery.html

I really admire people who are smart enough to build stuff like this.

[seddo]

+1 to above , Keith is in the progress of building mine - stoked with his commitment and communication

[il padrone]

Nice frames, but I think they 1" threaded fork

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.

[il padrone]

http://www.fixed.org.au/forums/f42/kumo-cycles-genki-road-26113/

~7 kgs...

http://janheine.wordpress.com/2011/12/1 ... al-trials/

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.

[Jean]

There are plenty of NOS frames about on ebay and other sites like Matuz Master (sp ?)

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.

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)

[humanbeing]

Matuzmaster doesn't have a website anymore. He still trades on fleabay.
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

[jacks1071]

http://www.enigmabikes.com/bike/bike-enigma-elite.html

[boyracer]

..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.

On another note, what happened to that guy that wanted to drillium a repco until failure? I haven't been around for a while.

[il padrone]

..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.

TIC, in case you missed the razz.

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.