Looking for a modern steel frame recommendations

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Ahillock
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by Ahillock

Looking for some additional recommendations regarding builders of steel frames. Doesn't matter if it is custom or standard sizing. Doesn't matter if it is mass produced or artisan.

I am just looking for some options. Need something that would have Di2 in mind. English Cycles and Strong Frames are the two that I knew of and have been looking at. I know there are probably many others out there. If you could throw a few more my way to look at, that would be great. I am located in the USA by the way, so something in USA/Canada would be the most practical for me. Thank you.

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Cielo? Or go direct to Sycip Cycles.

However I think the holy grail is a custom Pegoretti.

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Stanridge Speed Bicycles - does custom steel bikes or you could check out the 'off the shelf' brand he set up Wraith.

He's located in Ohio

http://www.stanridgespeed.com/bicycles/road/

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Anyone know of a decent stainless steel frame that is economical? Say <$3000. I know Ritte has one that they are releasing.
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53x12 wrote:Anyone know of a decent stainless steel frame that is economical? Say <$3000. I know Ritte has one that they are releasing.


I've got an Anderson that I love. Classic 1-inch steerer. Crowned steel fork with lugged construction.

His frame / fork combos start at $2,700. Worth a look.
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DeRosa Corum. Customizable. Fully. And stunning :) 2000€ frameset.
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Check Repete cycles, they won best road bike at NAHBS and they are cheap (1800usd)

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You should have a look at Velocipedesalon -> Friday Night Lights and Smoked Out sections to get some inspiration. Or NAHBS boots from past years.

There are so much great builders and souls/minds it's difficult to say someone stands abover the others, and would be unfair to missing names.

My personnal favorite would be Amaro for a badass "stage race" no nonsense steel bike with attention to detail and "identity" but he is in Spain.

For a high level of customization, English, Zukas or Shand looks very "modern"/futurist if that's what you imply. Firefly would be the safe bet for the best attention do detail/modern racer in the US. But again, I might be unfair to dozens of nice builders.

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jimborello wrote:Check Repete cycles, they won best road bike at NAHBS and they are cheap (1800usd)


Nice, but they are in CZ Rep which would be an issue for the OP. Although it might be a good period to buy in EU with the currencies.

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I love my Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel. Based on ride quality It's probably my favorite bike I've ever owned and I will probably keep it forever.

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kfreytag wrote:
53x12 wrote:Anyone know of a decent stainless steel frame that is economical? Say <$3000. I know Ritte has one that they are releasing.


I've got an Anderson that I love. Classic 1-inch steerer. Crowned steel fork with lugged construction.

His frame / fork combos start at $2,700. Worth a look.


Thanks. Look like he does good work. His stainless starts at $3500. Not terrible but would like it to be lower than that.

I don't really need custom geometry. If their stock geometry is good, I could use a stock one. Not sure if there are any decent stainless frames for under $3000 besides the Ritte?
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