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[EliteVelo]

Originally Posted by Coffee Rider

Has it hit the road yet?


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Have had the opportunity to put some time in. Still smiling....

Fast forward....why? With the plethora of frames I've been privy to, I may ask, why not?....let's see what new school steel has to offer with modern components.

Well...just my opinion moving forward:

Compliance is the key here. This frame just rides so compliant, I won't get into the "steel is real" debate. Such a nice riding frame! Is it heavier than carbon? Of course it is. At 17.2 lbs complete with pedals, it's worthy. Am I gonna take it out for 3 plus hours with 3K ft of climbing? No. However, this frame is arguably the most compliant frame I've ever ridden. The miles in comfort and ride at a steady rather than furious pace, steel is hard to beat.

I'm at a point in life where I'm not doing fast paced A/B group rides. Mostly solo.

I've been privy to read the post from members here that appreciate metal bikes , and I'm happy to join the club, while supporting a forum member, AR Cycles

[skiezo]

I have to agree with what you just said. My AR is for long steady hours in the saddle, mainly solo or with a few other around my age that just want to go out and enjoy the ride without the pressure of being competitive with a larger group.
We ride in eastern Lancaster County on saturday on roads that had more horse poo and bugging that cars. Just a nice scenic ride in the country with 34 of us.
My steel ride is just like you described and with 30c tires it rides like a dream with just the slightest spring when out of the saddle pushing the bike.
Nice ride you have and many years of enjoyment.

[XXtwindad]

Originally Posted by EliteVelo

Have had the opportunity to put some time in. Still smiling....

Fast forward....why? With the plethora of frames I've been privy to, I may ask, why not?....let's see what new school steel has to offer with modern components.

Well...just my opinion moving forward:

Compliance is the key here. This frame just rides so compliant, I won't get into the "steel is real" debate. Such a nice riding frame! Is it heavier than carbon? Of course it is. At 17.2 lbs complete with pedals, it's worthy. Am I gonna take it out for 3 plus hours with 3K ft of climbing? No. However, this frame is arguably the most compliant frame I've ever ridden. The miles in comfort and ride at a steady rather than furious pace, steel is hard to beat.

I'm at a point in life where I'm not doing fast paced A/B group rides. Mostly solo.

I've been privy to read the post from members here that appreciate metal bikes , and I'm happy to join the club, while supporting a forum member, AR Cycles

If I was ever to get another steel frame, it would be that style. With that builder. Very nicely done.

I am intrigued by the bold sentence above. Kinda begs the question which bike would you take for the aforementioned ride? It seems to me you’d like a compliant bike for that much time in the saddle?

Also, 17.2 lbs for a steel bike with pedals? That’s light!

P.S. you have exquisite taste in saddles

[MoparPorsche]

That is a super sweet bike, but not suprising considering the source!

[maxcolumbus]

That's beautiful!

[EliteVelo]

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

If I was ever to get another steel frame, it would be that style. With that builder. Very nicely done.

I am intrigued by the bold sentence above. Kinda begs the question which bike would you take for the aforementioned ride? It seems to me you’d like a compliant bike for that much time in the saddle?

Also, 17.2 lbs for a steel bike with pedals? That’s light!

P.S. you have exquisite taste in saddles

17.2 complete is respectable.

I have a super lightweight carbon frame from Kevin Fickling and it's hard not to grab if I plan on a lot of climbing. With regards to climbing, I need all the help I can

[madsciencenow]

Originally Posted by EliteVelo

17.2 complete is respectable.

I have a super lightweight carbon frame from Kevin Fickling and it's hard not to grab if I plan on a lot of climbing. With regards to climbing, I need all the help I can

I get the horses for courses argument for sure. I will say that my Kirk JKS is in the same ballpark w/ respect to weight and I had no problem out-climbing and keeping up with some friends last year all of which were on the latest and greatest CF DB bikes.

To bring it back around to your bike, I came back to take a second look because it's worth it. Really like the stem and how it compliments the bike!! Enjoy!!

[jpritchet74]

Originally Posted by XXtwindad

If I was ever to get another steel frame, it would be that style. With that builder. Very nicely done.

I am intrigued by the bold sentence above. Kinda begs the question which bike would you take for the aforementioned ride? It seems to me you’d like a compliant bike for that much time in the saddle?

Also, 17.2 lbs for a steel bike with pedals? That’s light!

P.S. you have exquisite taste in saddles

Regarding the comment about his comment about not taking the bike for a long ride in the mountains - I agree that this would be the perfect bike for that. Unless you are racing that route where a lightweight carbon bike might be faster, but on a ride like that I would just want to enjoy being on the bike and a fantastic steel bike can't be beat.

Regarding the bike in this thread - absolutely gorgeous!

[NHAero]

That is a 'best of show' work of art there!
The iris cages fit perfectly with the aesthetic too.
Rubber side down for many happy miles!

[EliteVelo]

Originally Posted by jpritchet74

Regarding the comment about his comment about not taking the bike for a long ride in the mountains - I agree that this would be the perfect bike for that. Unless you are racing that route where a lightweight carbon bike might be faster, but on a ride like that I would just want to enjoy being on the bike and a fantastic steel bike can't be beat.

Regarding the bike in this thread - absolutely gorgeous!

Thanks for all the positive comments. Aaron builds an incredible frame made to measure. A true Artisan and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend for your next steel build.

Agree with your statement, but I have choices. No debate here via carbon vs steel. I love 'em both. One or the other has it's place in the repertoire of what I want to accomplish. Aaron's bike can accomplish that, but I'm fortunate to pick and choose.

[teleguy57]

Originally Posted by EliteVelo

No debate here via carbon vs steel.

But Eric, you left out ti!

[EliteVelo]

Originally Posted by teleguy57

But Eric, you left out ti!

True story my friend. That's a whole different comparison, and another debate

[EliteVelo]

This frame just keeps getting better, along with my fitness......

Looking for a custom steel frame, give Aaron a shout. Great guy, as you all well know. Need real time feedback, I'm a phone call away.

[NHAero]

Do you have a weight for frame and fork only for this fabulous bike?

[EliteVelo]

Originally Posted by NHAero

Do you have a weight for frame and fork only for this fabulous bike?

Unfortunately not. I did not weight it before I built it up. Aaron may be able to come up with a reasonable estimate though.