Best Steel Road Bike

I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty of the ride.

I'm a senior citizen and ride 125 miles a week in all types of road conditions. Not a racer at my
age; but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and performs well. Price
range is open.

Bianchi? Landshark? Your recommendations please.

Tom

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I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty of the ride. I'm a
senior citizen and ride 125 miles a week in all types of road conditions. Not a racer at my age;
but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and performs well. Price range is
open. Bianchi? Landshark? Your recommendations please. Tom

I own 3 steel road bikes: Croll, Tommasini, Trek. There is no "best", except for the one that fits
you the best. You have to determine the size and frame geometry that's appropriate for you, perhaps
with the help of a good bike shop. There are plenty of good custom framebuilders working in steel,
if you want to go the custom route. That said, if aesthetics are important to you, and you like the
idea of a traditional lugged Italian frame, the Tommasini Techno is certainly worth considering.
Colorado Cyclist sells them.

 

Waterford? Handbuilt to your measurements in the USA.............. http://www.waterfordbikes.com/ or
perhaps a Rivendell?

Mike Krueger wrote:
> I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty of the ride. I'm
> a senior citizen and ride 125 miles a week in all types of road conditions. Not a racer at my age;
> but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and performs well. Price range is
> open. Bianchi? Landshark? Your recommendations please. Tom
>
> I own 3 steel road bikes: Croll, Tommasini, Trek. There is no "best", except for the one that fits
> you the best. You have to determine the size and frame geometry that's appropriate for you,
> perhaps with the help of a good bike shop. There are plenty of good custom framebuilders working
> in steel, if you want to go the custom route. That said, if aesthetics are important to you, and
> you like the idea of a traditional lugged Italian frame, the Tommasini Techno is certainly worth
> considering. Colorado Cyclist sells them.

 

Just a recommendation, given your declarations -

CYFAC Genius - all frames are to measure, and not very expensive. Can't make much of a mistake that
way. And the weight of frame and Genius fork is around 1400 grams. Perfectly smooth joints, not with
raccords (lugs?).

Other, built up bike I have ridden a bit and like - Lemond 853 pro, available on their Zurich model
with Ultegra.

Happy riidng.

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> I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty of the ride. I'm
> a senior citizen and ride 125 miles a week in all types of road conditions. Not a racer at my age;
> but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and performs well. Price range is
> open. Bianchi? Landshark? Your recommendations please. Tom
>
> I own 3 steel road bikes: Croll, Tommasini, Trek. There is no "best",
except
> for the one that fits you the best. You have to determine the size and
frame
> geometry that's appropriate for you, perhaps with the help of a good bike
shop.
> There are plenty of good custom framebuilders working in steel, if you
want to
> go the custom route. That said, if aesthetics are important to you, and you like the idea of a
> traditional lugged Italian frame, the Tommasini Techno is certainly worth considering. Colorado
> Cyclist sells them.

 

Waterford.

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> I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty of the ride.
>
> I'm a senior citizen and ride 125 miles a week in all types of road conditions. Not a racer at my
> age; but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and performs well. Price
> range is open.
>
> Bianchi? Landshark? Your recommendations please.
>
> Tom
>
>
>
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I was not aware of Waterford; nice web site and obviously good quality. Thanks.

Tom

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"Tom" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty of the ride.
>
> I'm a senior citizen and ride 125 miles a week in all types of road conditions. Not a racer at my
> age; but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and performs well. Price
> range is open.
>
> Bianchi? Landshark? Your recommendations please.
>
> Tom

Fit issues aside, I have a Mondonico Nemo; perfect if you're into traditionally handmade lugged
steel frames (they even pin the lugs instead of spot weld them) but also quite light. I think their
current top of the line is made from UltraFoco tubing, and I'm guessing the frame (no fork) will be
in the 3.5-3.8 pound range. Made in a small Italian town by small Italian men...

Plus they will custom build if you're willing to wait a bit.

TC

 

"Tom" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty of the ride.
>
> I'm a senior citizen and ride 125 miles a week in all types of road conditions. Not a racer at my
> age; but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and performs well. Price
> range is open.
>
> Bianchi? Landshark? Your recommendations please.
>
> Tom
>
You might take a look at the Serotta CSI. Real lugs, beautiful workmanship, lots of sizes, an
extended head tube is available if your not quite as flexible as you once were. I've had mine
for seven years and can't imagine wanting another bike. http://www.serotta.com/pages/Csi.html
Bill Brannon
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Tom wrote:
>
> I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty of the ride.
>
> I'm a senior citizen and ride 125 miles a week in all types of road conditions. Not a racer at my
> age; but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and performs well. Price
> range is open.
>
> Bianchi? Landshark? Your recommendations please.

There are many, many choices. I'm surprised no one has mentioned Richard Sachs
(http://www.richardsachs.com) - all his frames are immediately collectable, that's how good his
reputation is. Lugged steel is what he does. Located in CT. Richie will ride with you, look at your
current bikes, listen to what you want, then make all the production decisions about tubing sizes,
frame angles, etc.

I had a custom steel bike built for myself by Stephen Bilenky (http://www.bilenky.com) and couldn't
be happier with it. I got it about 5 years ago and it is truly my dream bike - light (15.5 lbs.
ready to ride including pedals, thanks to sewups and a few weight-weenie components), fits me like
nothing else, and I can ride it all day long (I asked for a century type of bike, slightly long
chainstays for a nice ride). Stephen specializes in fillet-brazed steel although he also does lugs.
Stephen's main reputation is as a tandem builder but he builds all kinds of bikes, as you'll see
from his web site. Located in Philly. Stephen will let you be as involved as you want in the minutae
of tubing selection, frame angles, and the like.

Brian Baylis is primarily known as a frame painter (he painted my Bilenky) but he builds and I'm
told he build very well, too. In California.

Steve "wish my price range was open" Freides http://www.kbnj.com

 

Della Santa. Price, waiting time, quality--by far the best steel frame.

"Tom" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty of the ride.
>
> I'm a senior citizen and ride 125 miles a week in all types of road conditions. Not a racer at my
> age; but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and performs well. Price
> range is open.
>
> Bianchi? Landshark? Your recommendations please.
>
> Tom
>
>
>
>
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Antonio and son build a very nice frame, both under their own moniker and for Torrelli. My LBS
started carrying them shortly after I bought my Waterford. While I have absolutely NO regret
about buying the Waterford and new bike lust quickly passes each time that I ride it, you can get
a similar Mondonico for less $. Also, Antonio & son have been coming over here on a regular basis
to tour the retail outlets with Chairman Bill McGann. If you preorder a frame, You'll get
measured by the builders. I know several people who get their bikes this way and they all had a
WOW reaction upon riding their new bikes. A lower priced option is Fuji. At the price point, they
really can't be beat.

A key for myself is what gives me the biggest grin. It's an easier decision with motorcycles, but
also works with bikes. I didn't like the big assed welds on the Lemonds. Trek makes an okay bike,
but there are lots of them. While I'm sure there are others out there, I have yet to meet up with
another Hypercanary Yellow Waterford, let alone a 2200. The closest is a guy I know who has a yellow
Paramount. Almost identical under the paint.

Don't forget that the bike is only part of the purchase. You should also be buying into the shop. A
good shop will take care of you long after the sale. Find a shop you like, then buy what they sell.
Just make sure they sell Campy. Run, fast, from any Shimano only shop.

Friends don't let friends ride ShimaNO.

Bob Koreis Tacoma WA

"TC Rider" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> Fit issues aside, I have a Mondonico Nemo; perfect if you're into traditionally handmade lugged
> steel frames (they even pin the lugs instead of spot weld them) but also quite light. I think
> their current top of the line is made from UltraFoco tubing, and I'm guessing the frame (no fork)
> will be in the 3.5-3.8 pound range. Made in a small Italian town by small Italian men...
>
> Plus they will custom build if you're willing to wait a bit.
>
> TC

 

CoMotion Stock and custom builds in Steel or Aluminum

 

>From: [email protected] (Tom Luttrell)

>Della Santa. Price, waiting time, quality--by far the best steel frame.

Gotta disagree. http://www.richardsachs.com/ Richard is building incredible, classic steel
frames. Bill C

 

"TritonRider" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> >From: [email protected] (Tom Luttrell)
>
> >Della Santa. Price, waiting time, quality--by far the best steel frame.
>
> Gotta disagree. http://www.richardsachs.com/ Richard is building incredible, classic steel
> frames. Bill C

Fuji Marseilles, Ultegra! Great bike.

Dashii

 

In article <[email protected]>, "Tom" <[email protected]> wrote:

> I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty of the ride.
>
> I'm a senior citizen and ride 125 miles a week in all types of road conditions. Not a racer at my
> age; but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and performs well. Price
> range is open.
>
> Bianchi? Landshark? Your recommendations please.

In order of preference:

Richard Sachs Ron Cooper
J. Peter Weigle Peter Mooney Roland Della Santa

But primarily Richard Sachs.

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They sure look nice, but you better have something else to ride while you wait for it:
http://www.campyonly.com/mypages/campysachs.html

"TritonRider" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> >From: [email protected] (Tom Luttrell)
>
> >Della Santa. Price, waiting time, quality--by far the best steel frame.
>
> Gotta disagree. http://www.richardsachs.com/ Richard is building incredible, classic steel
> frames. Bill C

 

tomhob-<< I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty
of the ride.

<< Not a racer at my age; but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and
performs well. Price range is open.

Custom Nobilette, by Mark Nobilette, hand picked tubesets, full custom, tig welded, fillet brazed or
lugged. Beautiful, I have owned two Nobilettes and would ride nothing else.

http://www.nobilettecycles.com

Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535 http://www.vecchios.com "Ruote convenzionali costruite eccezionalmente bene"

 

"Tom" <[email protected]> wrote in news:[email protected]:

> I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty of the ride.
>
> I'm a senior citizen and ride 125 miles a week in all types of road conditions. Not a racer at my
> age; but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and performs well. Price
> range is open.
>
> Bianchi? Landshark? Your recommendations please.
>
> Tom

Steelman http://www.steelmancycles.com/Bike%20of%20the%20week.html

 

I've been quite happy with my 2000 Bianchi Boron XL,with Record stuff. but it just happens to fit me
well. theres lot of choices,all the names mentioned are great, and the custom option is definitely
to be considered, if you're even remotely configured outside the average.

 

>I'm planning on buying a new light weight triple steel road bike, for the beauty of the ride.
>
>I'm a senior citizen and ride 125 miles a week in all types of road conditions. Not a racer at my
>age; but, ride with the younger guys and want a good bike that rides and performs well. Price
>range is open.
>
>Bianchi? Landshark? Your recommendations please.
>
>Tom

Sorry I don't know hoe to do the hyperlink thing. I have had over twenty custom frames made. This
guy Eric at Groundup does a great job.

http://www.groundupdesigns.com/

Jame Carney