steel frames

ButlerG
ButlerG Posts: 36
edited November 2007 in Workshop
Anyone seen/ridden the new Condor Acciaio-if so what are the new colours and how does it ride? Their website hasn't been updated for ages. Also, does anyone know if Pinarello still make the Opera? No sign of it on their site, but I'm sure they made them until fairly recently.

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  • cooper.michael1
    cooper.michael1 Posts: 1,787
    De Rosa still make a top quality steel frame, which looks sweet.

    Im sure i read on on of these websites the Colnago are releasing a steel frame again next year also, seems people are remembering the benefits of a good steel frame.
  • pcd993
    pcd993 Posts: 74
    I have a Condor Pista single speed which is also a Deda SAT 14.5 frame. The ride quality is very good - stiff enough yet soaks up the bumps, no sign of flex. I enjoy riding it, but I use it exclusively for my 12 mile commute.

    Of course, it is a fair bit heavier than aluminium or carbon. As a 70kg rider, it would not suit me for hilly sportives or racing with sudden turns of speed.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    The Colnago is a replica of Guiseppe Saronni's 1982 World's victory bike at Goodwood. I've got a Gios Aerodynamic from that era and it's a lovely handling bike - but back then, a frame of that calibre cost in excess of £500 - which is about £1500-2000 in today's money whereas the 2008 Master is only about £1000 - so a relative bargain!
    http://fairwheelbikes.com/nils/EICMA2008/index0075.htm
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • DavidBelcher
    DavidBelcher Posts: 2,684
    cooper.michael1 wrote:
    De Rosa still make a top quality steel frame, which looks sweet.

    Im sure i read on on of these websites the Colnago are releasing a steel frame again next year also, seems people are remembering the benefits of a good steel frame.

    De Rosa make two, in fact - the "old school" lugged Neo Primato (available in retro Molteni-esque paint job) and the TIG-welded Corum. Scapin also turn out some nice-looking steel bikes.

    David
    "It is not enough merely to win; others must lose." - Gore Vidal
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Opera appeared as a separate company a couple of years ago I believe, but of course Pinarello are still around. Haven't seen anything of Opera recently but probably still going.
  • labarum
    labarum Posts: 110
    Get yourself a custom frame

    http://www.robinmathercycles.co.uk/
  • star_rover
    star_rover Posts: 318
    Labarum wrote:
    Get yourself a custom frame

    http://www.robinmathercycles.co.uk/

    If you don't mind waiting a year or more.
  • labarum
    labarum Posts: 110
    Is Robin that busy? I got mine in three months. And, since I odered in the winter for a spring delivery, got it when I wanted it.
  • ButlerG
    ButlerG Posts: 36
    I've emailed Robin Mather for more info-this does look like an interesting option if his indicative prices are right. There's also an outfit called (I think it's Steve) Goff in Lancs (Cycles Goff!) which is in a similar price range. I could live with 3 months.

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