![]() ![]() Jack Luke is the deputy editor at BikeRadar and has been fettling with bikes for his whole life. It’s also increasingly common to see brands speccing their own ‘custom-drawn’ tubing. More expensive tubesets will see increasingly exotic tube shapes used to tune ride quality, ultra-thin-walled tubing that reduces weight and can result in a lively ride, and double- or even triple-butted forming.īig names in the tubing industry include Reynolds, Tange, Columbus and Dedacciai. Manufacturers will often quote the steel that is used to construct its frames. ![]() However, for small repairs, you may be surprised by how affordable the prices your friendly local frame builder will charge. It’s possible to go as far as replacing entire tubes, but that may not be economical in many cases. In the event of a frame failure, steel bikes are far, far easier to repair than other materials such as titanium, carbon or aluminium. ![]() Tradition and physical constraints also mean that steel road bikes tend to use the most unfussy of standards – threaded bottom brackets, external cables and external headsets make sourcing replacement parts and maintenance a breeze. This gives them a level of versatility that isn’t often found on aluminium or carbon bikes. Jack Luke / Immediate MediaĪs steel bikes often err towards the endurance side of things, you’ll typically find provision to fit mudguards and racks, as well as generous tyres clearances. On the right bike, mudguards can even complement its look. ![]()
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