Steel

“I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member”… why I changed my mind about cycling clubs

While regaining his fitness following a shocking crash, Paul discovered the club camaraderie he never knew he wanted

Sun, May 10, 2026 09:00
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Get a load of the luscious lugs on this gorgeous 1952 Rotrax Concours

No chance of over (Oscar) Egging this pudding. Here's a sweet confection of details and ornamentation from the early 1950s!

Sun, May 03, 2026 21:45
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How I built up my daughter’s first ‘grown-up’ bike with salvaged parts and a mystery £25 Reynolds 531 steel frame

A few clues may help to discover the maker of this classic frameset, even if I've not fully worked it out yet

Thu, Apr 09, 2026 14:32
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Starling’s Girder MTB is gurt heavy with its I-beam downtube

Yep, that is an I-beam welded on, and a crazy take on tuned mass dampers

Wed, Apr 01, 2026 10:00
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Genesis unveils three fresh prototype bikes, including new Equilibrium all-road model featuring custom Japanese steel

The British steel specialist has just shown off three endurance and comfort-focused prototypes at this week's IceBike show. Here's what we could glean from the chief engineer behind the new 'Equilibrium' (we think it will be an Equilibrium anyway)

Mon, Feb 09, 2026 20:35
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Cult Andorran steel enduro bike specialist Production Privée relaunches in the UK with help from MTB legend Nigel Page

If you’re a fan of 'steel is real' MTB culture, there’s a strong chance you’ve heard of the small Andorran brand Production Privée. If you haven’t, here’s a quick history lesson and all you need to know about its relaunch in the UK

Mon, Nov 24, 2025 11:07
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The future of practical, do-it-all adventure bikes? Check out the Exposure Primitiva Concept with a steel frame, suspension fork and full internal cable routing

The Primitiva concept tests gravel suspension, Mason’s first fully integrated steel frame, and new finishing techniques

Sun, Nov 23, 2025 21:45
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Check out the new Cinelli Speciale Corsa XCR: stainless steel and seriously stunning

Built in Milan from Columbus XCr stainless steel with 3D-printed junctions, Cinelli’s new road bike fuses classic craftsmanship with cutting-edge design. The Italian brand has also unveiled its “fastest road bike ever”

Sun, Nov 16, 2025 21:45
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Pashley’s new Skyline mini velo aims to put a smile on your face (and fit in your hallway)

Built in the UK from Reynolds steel, the new Skyline rolls on 20-inch wheels and promises “smile-inducing” versatility for commuting, café hopping and light gravel adventures

Thu, Oct 09, 2025 15:20
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As I search for a brand new bike, here are the features and standards I’ll be looking for

Are you considering a new bike, or swapping your existing components onto a new frameset? What's important to you? Here's a personal take on what I'm looking out for in my new steed

Tue, Sep 30, 2025 14:14
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