Some of it can be. Think of your average Huffy.Originally Posted by zencentury
There are many grades of steel - some is a drag, some is quite wonderful.
Some companies create art with steel. Think Waterford, Serotta, Independent Fabrications, Bianchi.
Comparing those bikes to your average Huffy, is like comparing a Rolls Royce to a Yugo. Similar in some respects. Worlds apart in others.
Steel is extremely versatile. In the right hands, it can result in a bike that is wonderful to look at and a joy to ride - often at a price that is more appealing than titanium (I can't even compare it with carbon, aluminum and the like). Of course, the new 953 tubing that IF has.....Swoon....but that puts you up in the ti price range....
edit: This being said, realize that steel is not everyone's cup o' tea. Some folks prefer the "snap" of full carbon or aluminum over the ride of steel. Different folks like different things.....
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05-09-2007, 03:10 AM #7
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