Milwaukee Bicycle Co mettle

[accident]

Anybody build one of these yet? Was looking into possibly building one of these or a macho king. Just seeing what people thought between the two?

[accident]

Looking at the newer tapered version https://www.benscycle.com/p-5385-milwaukee-bicycle-co-mettle-tapered-cx-frame-builder.aspx

[AngryScientist]

that's a great price for a platinum OX frame. i hadnt heard of these before, but very nice. go for it.

[Mikej]

Bens is a great shop - current owner is Vince, grandson of Ben. Shop is also my teams co sponsor - the epitome of LBS. Not certain if this model is, but I heard some past frames were Waterford built.

[pbarry]

From Ben's:

Features and Information:
• The Mettle frame is made in the USA by Waterford Precision Cycles
• Features full True Temper OX Platinum Tubset
• Oversized Top and down tubes for improved front end stiffness
• 1-1/8”/1.5” tapered headtube to suit the stiff carbon cross forks out there today
• Our geometry was thoroughly researched and tested in race conditions to provide the perfect fit for a cyclocross racer
• ISO disc brake mount
• features a thin stainless steel plate to protect the frame from the rotor during wheel changes
• Down Tube Cable Stop runs for front and rear derailleur
• Rear brake housing stops on top of toptube to allow easy shouldering
• Chainstay Bridge with integrated Fender Boss
• Down tube AND Seat Tube mounted Water Bottle braze-on.
• Custom Laser Cut Drop Out with CNC Finishing
• Seatpost Clamp Included
• Tapered and dimpled chainstays fit up to a 700x37c tire
• 1-1/8"/1.5” tapered head tube, 27.2mm seatpost, 135mm rear spacing, 68mmbottom bracket shell.
• Front derailleur clamp: 28.6mm
• Frame weight: 4.4lbs (2000g) 56cm

[fogrider]

ox tubing and yet 4.4 pounds for the frame?