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Alex R.
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Anyone riding on an old steel frame?

asked 11 months ago | Report

I just started cycling seriously and bought myself an early 80s Bianchi road bike. Loving it so far and getting used to the downtube shifters!

I was wondering if there was anyone else out the riding on a steel-framed road bike?

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  • Dan M.
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    I dust off my old steel steed occasionally. It has such a different ride from Al or CF. Furnace Creek has a "classic" division that requires downtube shifters, no more than 6-speed rear wheel, and toe-clips and cages (no clipless). Thinking I may go that route if I ever pull the trigger and enter.

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  • Richard B.
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    I have a 1981 Peugeot PXN-10 that I get out on ever so often. The ride is rather smooth and forgiving. It has downtube shifters which feel better to me than brifters. I am in the process of collecting newer parts to run on the frame, since the old French specific parts (weird threads or sizing) are wearing out really bad and are almost impossible to replace with New Old Stock components. Fortunately, I have sourced a new sealed bottom bracket with the correct threading and have been able to adapt a newer ISO headset, so I can update the fork and stem (old ones are scary flexy).

    answered 10 months ago |Report

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  • Ethan C.
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    Just started myself in the spring and I'm pushing a 1989 Schwinn Le Tour down the road.
    I'll upgrade eventually but mainly because it's a little to big for me.

    answered 10 months ago |edited 10 months ago |Report

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  • Gary W.
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    I have an early 90's Nishiki Prestige triple butted cromoly. I absolutely love it! I bought it as a way of trying out road biking as a change from mountain biking. I can't see any real reason to get a modern bike for a $1000 dollars more at this point as I'm not a racer. I would really like to convert to brifters though.

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  • Newfile
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    Yes I commute on steel touring bike. loaded down it has a soft ride to it!

    answered 9 months ago |Report

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  • Lance G.
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    I have a 2012 Giant Cypress St that has a cromoly frame

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  • P J.
    P J. Sendmail

    I have owned a couple Miyata road bikes in my time. Excellent, comfy road feel. Normally I ride fat tube, stiff Cannondales. Granted these put the power to the pavement very effectively and handle like crazy, but there is something about an old Chro-Mo frame.......I sure miss mine.

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  • Greg H.
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    Yes I ride an old steel frame from the 70's or early 80's that I converted to a fixed gear. I just turned 8500 mi on it recently. Nothing wrong with an old steel bike in fact I've seen new steel customs that are sub 17lbs and cost more than top of the line carbon fiber.

    answered 7 months ago |Report

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  • Allen W
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    I spend most of my time on my old Schwinn Worldsport.

    answered 6 months ago |Report

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  • Brian T.
    Brian T. Sendmail

    Yes, I have a 1991 Bridgestone RB1 that I commute to work and ride for fun on weekends. Mostly stock components (which are very good), including downtube shifters, but new wheels, saddle, and drop bars.

    answered 6 months ago |Report

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