I love steel!

Originally Posted by
KnottedYet
I just spent about 1 hour riding a Jamis Aurora. I fit a 50cm just fine.
I loved it. Felt like I should've hugged it goodbye when I left the shop. There is NOTHING to compare with a full steel frame. Lord, I miss steel!
Now I'm fretting over trying to finance a bike I really can't afford right now, or spending 1/4 the same amount to put drops on my Kona and change all the levers, etc.
Or just sitting tight until I have more money.
Uuuuurg!
I agree, there's nothing like the feel of steel! People ask me all the time, why I ride such a heavy bike and when am I going to get a titanium or carbon fiber. I tell them that I can't imagine loving any other bike better than mine. When I wear this one out, I'll have another one made...in steel...
Good Luck KnottedYet! If it's meant to be for you to have the Jamus, it will happen!
Judy
Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world. ~ Grant Petersen