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Last post 06-11-2008, 4:16 PM by adamx. 7 replies.
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  •  03-20-2008, 8:56 PM 1644

    steal connoisseurs unite!

    We all know steal is the real deal (if you don't, get with the program).  But which is the best steal?  Reynolds? Columbus? True Temper?  Tange? Who's the best in the land? 

    853 is the one for me.  Like to get a hold of some of Reynolds new stuff though.  I heard a whisper about a 953 tubing.Geeked

  •  03-21-2008, 7:48 PM 1649 in reply to 1644

    Re: steal connoisseurs unite!

    It's gotta be the True Temper OX line. Reynolds is soo... typical.
  •  03-22-2008, 3:55 PM 1651 in reply to 1649

    Re: steal connoisseurs unite!

    Tange Prestige.

     

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  •  03-26-2008, 4:43 PM 1669 in reply to 1651

    Re: steal connoisseurs unite!

    true temper ox

    thats what db axis/apex were made out of ,one of the sweetest steel frames i owned

    columbus max ??

  •  04-11-2008, 4:47 AM 1697 in reply to 1669

    Re: steal connoisseurs unite!

    Do you you mean STEEL?

    Anyhow, I like steel frames. The feel of a steel frame is dictated by the tube diameters and guages. True Temper OX, 853 or Tange Prestige (IMO the best steel cycle tubing types) should feel pretty much the same if the diameters and guages are similar. They're all great. I like 853 because it has that unique 'Air Hardening' quality, and of course it's (sort of) British. I don't know whether 953 will be a success, as it's expensive and presents additional problems to frame builders. Those extremely light guages should be of little interest to people who already gained a significant weight benefit from having avoided gears and suspension. It would be nice if Reynolds could do a cheaper/heavier/softer stainless steel tube set. Anyone remember Columbus Metax?

    Columbus Max....ugly, gimmicky shapes - and too heavy.


    STEAL WON!
  •  04-11-2008, 7:07 PM 1703 in reply to 1697

    Re: steal connoisseurs unite!

    STEAL WON!!!!!!!!

     

    Do you you really talk like Stewy from The Family Guy? 

  •  06-09-2008, 3:15 PM 1952 in reply to 1703

    Re: steal connoisseurs unite!

    I have a reynolds 501 'Falcon' frame with a set of 531 forks but I also have a Claude Butler 531 frame and forks.  Was in the process of thinking about a build for option one when I discovered option two.  I have read that 501 was 'stiffer' and the ride could be softened by 531 forks?  what do people think?
  •  06-11-2008, 4:16 PM 1964 in reply to 1644

    Re: steal connoisseurs unite!

    Have you heard of WYKIWYL?

    I have a tange prestige frame.I love it.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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