Steel is Real
SkidMerckx
Posts: 72
Some of you may have seen the photos of the fixed gear conversion of my late 70’s 531 frame that I recently posted. Well today was my first commute on my old new baby and it was great! The fixed wheel will take a little getting used to (but I had no real issues) and using traditional toe clips is an art that I have long since forgotten, but the real surprise was the frame! Now this is not a particularly expensive frame, but compared to my normal stead (a Focus Merzula oversized aluminium triple touring bike) the steel bike is LUSH! Previously I had been very sceptical about the old school’s veneration of this out of date medium (Sic). However, whilst I know it’s only been one ride, I think I have already been converted - Steels Real guys! Anyone know where I can buy a pipe and some long Jacquard socks?
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I wouldn't disagree! I have an 80s Raleigh Record 501 frame that feels much nicer than any of the modern aluminium frames I have.
Lovely looking machine by the way!0 -
Funny that you've mentioned this, I have an Alu Giant Defy 2 (09) which I have been riding all the time for the last 18 months or so since I got back on a bike.
I recently got my 80's Peugeot Grand Prix (501 frame) out of the shed and have been riding this quite a bit over the last few days and it feels great although it needs a bit of TLC - more comfortable than the Defy by a mile._________________________________________________
Pinarello Dogma 2 (ex Team SKY) 2012
Cube Agree GTC Ultegra 2012
Giant Defy 105 20090 -
You knows it!1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
Pinnacle Monzonite
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531c DB FTW!!This post contains traces of nuts.0
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Pipe and socks can both be bought in Jermyn St.This post contains traces of nuts.0
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SkidMerckx wrote:Some of you may have seen the photos of the fixed gear conversion of my late 70’s 531 frame that I recently posted. Well today was my first commute on my old new baby and it was great! The fixed wheel will take a little getting used to (but I had no real issues) and using traditional toe clips is an art that I have long since forgotten, but the real surprise was the frame! Now this is not a particularly expensive frame, but compared to my normal stead (a Focus Merzula oversized aluminium triple touring bike) the steel bike is GERT LUSH! Previously I had been very sceptical about the old school’s veneration of this out of date medium (Sic). However, whilst I know it’s only been one ride, I think I have already been converted - Steels Real guys! Anyone know where I can buy a pipe and some long Jacquard socks?
Fixed that for you.1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
Pinnacle Monzonite
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I love my steel framed Genesis - so much so that I've now bought a Reynolds framed GT 29'r - couldn't believe the difference when I swapped from my old ali Giant0
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I've just moved from a Mongoose Hybrid and Trek District to a Ridgeback World Voyage and Kona Smoke. Both frames feel great, very solid and far comfier than my previous rides.0