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Steel framed road bike

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  • July 11, 2012 at 5:09 pm #16301
    wilburino

    I currently have a mountain bike that usually gets used for very light off roading – ex-railway line trails etc. I’m strongly drawn to a road bike I can use for fairly fast runs (no racing) and the odd commute to work (3 miles).

    Apologies(!) but aesthetics are important, and I’m strongly drawn to steel framed thin tubing; I’m not particularly fond of the look of carbon bikes. Absolute performance isn’t an issue, so a slightly heavier bike isn’t a particular worry, and I also believe steel will be more comfortable.

    Two bikes have got my attention: the Dawes Clubman and the Charge Juicer Mid. Trying them out seems difficult, as most places don’t seem to have them in stock and require ordering, plus I’d much prefer to support one of my local shops.

    Both get good reviews, I wondered if anyone here had any opinions?

    Thanks in advance

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  • July 16, 2012 at 2:35 pm #691027
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    spj7

    I have a Genesis Equilibrium
    I have a Genesis Equilibrium which I think you can spec within your budget, and it is my go-to bike for pretty much everything. I ride chain gangs on it, I commute on it, I have done TTs on it (not ideal tbh) and I have done Flanders and Paris-Roubaix on it all without a second’s thought. It also takes the weather pretty well. It would be an excellent choice and certainly ticks your aesthetics box.

    July 12, 2012 at 6:01 pm #691025
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    _SiD_

    Donhou stole the show at
    Donhou stole the show at Bristol with this I thought:
    http://www.donhoubicycles.com/rogers-road-bike/

    Shand cycles looked good and the Rourke bike looked exceptional.

    All over your budget but if you’re thinking of going down that road you should really consider a custom frame – marvellous machines.

    July 12, 2012 at 5:31 pm #691023
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    wilburino

    Thanks very much for all the
    Thanks very much for all the suggestions, I’ll certainly check out the Genesis bikes, and the independents look absolutely amazing.

    Thanks everyone!

    July 12, 2012 at 12:22 pm #691021
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    joemmo

    planet-x kaffenback is worth
    planet-x kaffenback is worth a look, new version is disc, canti, geared or single speed capable so very versatile.

    July 12, 2012 at 10:00 am #691019
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    bashthebox

    Have a look on the
    Have a look on the retrobike.co.uk forums – that’s where I got my steelie. It’s a lovely 80s 531 frame, with a modern(ish) campag midrange groupset (daytona/centaur, if that means anything to you). Got it for under 400 quid.

    It’s not the lightest, nor is it anywhere near as good to ride as carbon, but it’s perfect for whizzing to work in London.

    July 12, 2012 at 9:57 am #691017
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    netclectic

    Surly Pacer, or Cross-Check
    Surly Pacer, or Cross-Check if you want the option of a bit of rough stuff.

    I can personally recommend the Genesis Equilibrium 20 but it may be a bit over budget. The new 00 looks like a reasonable option. Plenty of scope for upgrades as and when the budget allows.

    Steel is real!

    July 12, 2012 at 9:37 am #691015
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    John_the_Monkey

    If you don’t mind a bit of
    If you don’t mind a bit of heft, Surly make reasonably priced steel frames – a Pacer might be a good bet.

    July 12, 2012 at 6:14 am #691013
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    wilburino

    Sounds a nice bike, but way
    Sounds a nice bike, but way too large for a short ‘un like me! Good idea building up an old frame though, thanks.

    July 11, 2012 at 9:54 pm #691011
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    meehaja

    go old, get some classy steel
    go old, get some classy steel and a nice spec.

    I built a reynolds framed Peugeot with dura ace gears, ultegra wheels etc for a tidy price, its a 61cm if you fancy it? £300?

    July 11, 2012 at 6:13 pm #691009
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    parf

    genesis fantastic steel
    genesis fantastic steel bikes!

    July 11, 2012 at 6:09 pm #691007
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    Some Fella

    Or what
    Or what about
    http://www.brothercycles.com/store

    July 11, 2012 at 6:07 pm #691005
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    Some Fella

    Wot he said.
    Wot he said.

    July 11, 2012 at 5:45 pm #691003
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    Super Domestique

    Genesis?
    Genesis?

    July 11, 2012 at 5:37 pm #691001
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    wilburino

    Gee, that looks very nice,
    Gee, that looks very nice, unfortunately comes out a bit over my budget (sorry, didn’t state my budget did I?). Ideally could do with being under £1000 but the Condor’s are very tempting!

    Thanks

    July 11, 2012 at 5:12 pm #690999
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    Raleigh

    Fratello
    Fratello

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