Can we talk XCr?

[vespasianus]

Originally Posted by pdmtong

Fair point.
Abstracted, you would think that for stock geo, both IF and Peg know how to build the best frame they can using the material chosen.

It was shocking to me how ordinary the SSR 953 rode, and how much the Respo XcR reflects the general forum comments about the Respo ride.

Gotcha. I agree 100% that a builder, and more importantly, a well fitted bicycle can feel very special. Now you are getting me interested in trying to find a XCR Peg!

[pdmtong]

Originally Posted by vespasianus

Gotcha. I agree 100% that a builder, and more importantly, a well fitted bicycle can feel very special. Now you are getting me interested in trying to find a XCR Peg!

It's a pleasure to ride, so smooth. so comfortable. and easily pointed and ridden at speed. what's not to like? weight? it is steel after all.

sometimes I feel like selling it. then I ride it and think, idiot. no.

a different question: could this be the "one" bike in the stable.

fortunately no one here including me need answer that

[merckxman]

A stainless story from someone at proscloset, https://www.theproscloset.com/blogs/...-breed-of-bike

[sokyroadie]

I had Scott Quiring build an XcR frame, I sold it because I thought Ti rode better. A forumite (onsight512) bought it and loves it. He responded to the same inquiry you made in 2020.

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=251875

Bad pics of the Quiring:

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showt...hlight=quiring

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by sokyroadie

I had Scott Quiring build an XcR frame, I sold it because I thought Ti rode better. A forumite (onsight512) bought it and loves it. He responded to the same inquiry you made in 2020.

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=251875

Bad pics of the Quiring:

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showt...hlight=quiring

The OP meant “Can we still talk XCr?”

[vespasianus]

Originally Posted by sokyroadie

I had Scott Quiring build an XcR frame, I sold it because I thought Ti rode better. A forumite (onsight512) bought it and loves it. He responded to the same inquiry you made in 2020.

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=251875

Bad pics of the Quiring:

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showt...hlight=quiring

Hey wait a minute, that is the same guy who started this thread!

[Jimbo251]

Originally Posted by sokyroadie

I had Scott Quiring build an XcR frame, I sold it because I thought Ti rode better. A forumite (onsight512) bought it and loves it. He responded to the same inquiry you made in 2020.

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=251875

Bad pics of the Quiring:

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showt...hlight=quiring

Wow, I guess I should have done my diligence and searched previous threads.
My Bad. Hope you all won't be too harsh for duplicate posts.
yes I'm still hovering over this subject and it's still ticking away in the back of my mind. Probably will until I can sort a builder that resonates with me.

The Stelbel Antenore would be my first choice of the current offerings that I know of, but again, I really don't want to go across the pond.

I don't know what's going on at IF, their website is up but I've not heard anything about them in some time...

[vespasianus]

Originally Posted by Jimbo251

Wow, I guess I should have done my diligence and searched previous threads.
My Bad. Hope you all won't be too harsh for duplicate posts.
yes I'm still hovering over this subject and it's still ticking away in the back of my mind. Probably will until I can sort a builder that resonates with me.

The Stelbel Antenore would be my first choice of the current offerings that I know of, but again, I really don't want to go across the pond.

I don't know what's going on at IF, their website is up but I've not heard anything about them in some time...

There can never be too many threads about XCR! It is great stuff.

[Mr steel]

Originally Posted by Julien

My understanding is Cinelli was painting frames built for them by Barco but they now moved to full in house production for steel frames. The frames have been updated too.

Even the xcr ones? Reason I'm asking is because a US cinelli rep recently confirmes d that all steel bikes where now built in house except for the cinelli xcr when I asked him.

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by Jimbo251

Wow, I guess I should have done my diligence and searched previous threads.
My Bad. Hope you all won't be too harsh for duplicate posts.
yes I'm still hovering over this subject and it's still ticking away in the back of my mind. Probably will until I can sort a builder that resonates with me.

The Stelbel Antenore would be my first choice of the current offerings that I know of, but again, I really don't want to go across the pond.

I don't know what's going on at IF, their website is up but I've not heard anything about them in some time...

I must’ve started a half dozen threads ruminating about springing for a carbon frame. I know this because Baron Blubba kept a running tally. So, you’re forgiven

[dana_e]

That silver group, makes the paint pop. onthe Barco.

[Mr steel]

Originally Posted by dana_e

That silver group, makes the paint pop. onthe Barco.

Too bad there is only like campa centaur 11s available in silver, and from what I've heard that is being phased out as well this all black/carbon madness needs to stop lol

[merckxman]

I had forgotten about the availability of the custom version of Eddy Merckx CORSA model:
Custom-made frames
- 100% tailored to your body
- Handmade steel or titanium
- The steel is a unique Merckx mix of Columbus Spirit HSS tubes and Columbus Xcr tubes
- Custom color and style options
- Choice between external or internal cable routing
- Frame and fork weight steel: 2.3 kg (steel)
- Frame and fork weight titanium: 2.1 kg (road version)

These are welded by Johan Vranckx who has welded at EM for 40 years.

[Julien]

Originally Posted by Mr steel

Even the xcr ones? Reason I'm asking is because a US cinelli rep recently confirmes d that all steel bikes where now built in house except for the cinelli xcr when I asked him.

Interesting! Entirely possible.