Anyone still have a steel bike?

[gravity]

wow that paint scheme is a killer! post it here again when it is fully built.

[104]

First, my Cielo Racer SE, it's KVA Stainless, but still steel! Currently wearing some King R45 wheels with Vittoria EVO SC instead of the Mavic R-SYS SLR's and the headset has been switched to a King Ti unit.





Here's my old commuter, IF Club Racer SSR. Again, stainless.



And then there's this Independent Steel Club Racer that belongs to a friend.

[runningDoc]

if you're wondering why all the proportions seem off with the chainrings and space between seat tube and wheel...

Its because its a 1992 bike based on 26" wheels! Road Geometry on 26" wheels

This is a build for my wife who's 5'4" and wanted a traditional looking road bike. But this is actually an "all around-er" bike. There is enough clearance for MTB tires, and its currently on 28c slicks.

[mfcycling]

I was riding my Steel Pinarello Opera until a few years ago when a car turned the frame into a pretzel....sad day

[GASer]

My Tommasini Tecno build so far...

[Wingnut]

Beautiful steel!

[Velonistan]

My Pinarello Crono Pista 1996, with heavy tubular Vittorias is around 7.2 kg

[Fatbiker]

Nice one, the Pinarello! First time I have seen that model.

[Velonistan]

Thanks, right now I am checking your R1 - amazing bike, great aesthetic sense

[fio]

First, my Cielo Racer SE, it's KVA Stainless, but still steel! Currently wearing some King R45 wheels with Vittoria EVO SC instead of the Mavic R-SYS SLR's and the headset has been switched to a King Ti unit.

Your Cielo is stunning! How big are those Challenge tires? 27? 30? I know they make some pretty big clinchers, and clearance looks very generous on your bike. Super cool!

[nspace]

Love that Cielo!

[kgt]

@ GASer
a. I don't think the saddle color is successful. I would prefer white or black. Something more classy also like a regal or rolls or...
b. Deda makes polished alu handlebars. Why choose carbon?
c. I am not a fan of the medium profile wheels for this bike. They will make the ride harsher for no reason. A pair of Ambrosio F20 or some NOS tubular rims would be better IMHO.

[majklnajt]

Exactly!
Black or white sadlle.
Deda makes the bar for that stem, same polish.
I like the wheels

[GASer]

Thanks guys, need to wait until complete, you may change yr mind! No available 31,8 Deda polished handlebars.


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[szaffiri]

I just picked this up off of craigslist this morning, its an indy fab crown jewel.