Anyone still have a steel bike?

[Athena2013]

Hello,
This is my new steel bike... from the 90s
Scapin team ballan replica rebuilt with modern 11speed Campagnolo Athena/super record. Still looking for a new fork... the actual hasnt enoght clearence to works with 25mm tires

[kgt]

Nice Scapin!

[CLEAR]

[Hellgate]

This is my '81 PX10. With 531 and Corsas the ride is wonderful. I built this one up with Spidel components, many of which are NOS.

[thedanplasse]

Moda Issimo 931 Build:
Frame Moda Issimo Reynolds 931, 58cm
Fork Columbus Minimal
Headset FSA Orbit X
Stem K Alloy Uno 7, 130mm 7 deg
Bars Easton EA70 44cm
Seatpost clamp J&L Titanium Bolt
Seatpost Chinese Carbon, 27.2mm
Pedals Shimano Ultegra R8000
Saddle Bontrager Montrose Elite, 138mm
Rear Derailleur SRAM Force22 WiFli
Bottom Bracket SRAM GXP Bottom Bracket, 68mm English
Cassette SRAM Force22 1170, 11-32t
Brakes SRAM Force22
Braze-on Adaptor SRAM Red, 31.8mm
Front Derailleur SRAM Force22, with chain catcher
Shifters SRAM Force22
Chainset SRAM Force22, 52/36t, 175mm
Brake Cables Shimano Road
Gear Cables Jagwire Pro Road

Built up some everyday wheels for it, Mavic Open Pro on Ultegra rear hub, BHS SL79 front hub, comes in at 8.2kg
With 50mm farsports tubulars and conti sprinters, comes in at 7.8kg.

Beautiful bike. Very well done.
I ride a 1998 Bianchi Campione with Campy Mirage, But hoping to uprade to a new Cervelo R3 soon. Seeing this bike makes me rethink not building it instead.

[thedanplasse]

What are you guys using for threadless 1" forks if converting from threaded?

[joejack951]

What are you guys using for threadless 1" forks if converting from threaded?

I kept the original threaded fork but converted it to threadless with a special headset: https://weightweenies.starbike.com/foru ... 5#p1398950

[thedanplasse]

Wow, that looks good. Thinking on updating my steel frame to commute to work in nice weather. And buying a newer Cervelo for weekends or non-commuting rides.

Thank you.

[thedanplasse]

Smashes plenty of fatties on aero bikes

This bike changed my mind about getting rid of my Bianchi.



I need to do a little research since I haven't yet looked into updating everything. My main thing is fork sizes, so I can put a newer carbon threadless fork on it. I plan to upgrade from my Campy Mirage groupset to Campy Record groupset. Although I could get Chorus if the savings are worth not getting Record.

Any insight, or info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

[ultimobici]

Smashes plenty of fatties on aero bikes

This bike changed my mind about getting rid of my Bianchi.

I need to do a little research since I haven't yet looked into updating everything. My main thing is fork sizes, so I can put a newer carbon threadless fork on it. I plan to upgrade from my Campy Mirage groupset to Campy Record groupset. Although I could get Chorus if the savings are worth not getting Record.

Any insight, or info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

If you have a 1” threaded steerer save yourself the money. 1” carbon steerers are pointless and forks with alloy steerers are only slightly lighter and generally give a poorer quality ride than steel.


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[thedanplasse]

I personally like the look of a fatter threadless fork/stem over the older style quill stem. I understand the cost vs benefit, but as long as its not detrimental I don't mind the cost to achieve the updated look. I also don't mind keeping the old fork if I can update the stem at least.

[ultimobici]

I personally like the look of a fatter threadless fork/stem over the older style quill stem. I understand the cost vs benefit, but as long as its not detrimental I don't mind the cost to achieve the updated look. I also don't mind keeping the old fork if I can update the stem at least.

That’s not quite what I meant.

1” forks in carbon ain’t that nice to ride. The steerer diameter is designed with traditional construction methods and just substituting carbon isn’t going to yield the necessary strength without either being a boat anchor or very pricey. The only half decent 1” carbon steerer fork currently available is Columbus’s Minimal and that costs £215.


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[thedanplasse]

I understand. I feel as if I'll be spending quite a bit of money on everything else, I may as well keep going. But I do agree that cost vs gain is minimal. Definitely not where I'd start. It seems that theres a lot of work involved in changing from threaded. From what I've seen while looking today there are alot of different sizes, and measurments.

Pardon my lack of vocab.

[Wookski]

I personally like the look of a fatter threadless fork/stem over the older style quill stem. I understand the cost vs benefit, but as long as its not detrimental I don't mind the cost to achieve the updated look. I also don't mind keeping the old fork if I can update the stem at least.

That’s not quite what I meant.

1” forks in carbon ain’t that nice to ride. The steerer diameter is designed with traditional construction methods and just substituting carbon isn’t going to yield the necessary strength without either being a boat anchor or very pricey. The only half decent 1” carbon steerer fork currently available is Columbus’s Minimal and that costs £215.


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The minimal is a wonderful fork, a friend of mine recently installed it on his master: it looks fantastic and performs very well. €200 for a fork is very good value.

[thedanplasse]

It looks really good. Although I'm unsure if it'll fit my bike. I havent measured anything on it. I am interested in it especially to get me away from quill stems.