Custom Steel Advice - The Chainlink2024-03-28T15:47:14Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/custom-steel-advice?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A1008251&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI would but am sadly not in C…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-08-15:2211490:Comment:10082512016-08-15T20:55:15.923ZMarty A.https://thechainlink.org/profile/MartyAmbos
<p>I would but am sadly not in CHI any more . . . </p>
<p>I would but am sadly not in CHI any more . . . </p> Check out the crucially beaut…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-08-03:2211490:Comment:10060982016-08-03T16:22:18.433ZTiberculosishttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tiberculosis
<p>Check out the crucially beautiful Humble Frameworks bikes. Made in Chicago</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.humbleframeworks.cc/" target="_blank">http://www.humbleframeworks.cc/</a></p>
<p>Check out the crucially beautiful Humble Frameworks bikes. Made in Chicago</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.humbleframeworks.cc/" target="_blank">http://www.humbleframeworks.cc/</a></p> Excuse the typo. It's Gunnar…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-08-03:2211490:Comment:10058962016-08-03T15:48:25.094Zadhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AdrianRohrer
Excuse the typo. It's Gunnar (not Gunner), if you take a look at what they have.
Excuse the typo. It's Gunnar (not Gunner), if you take a look at what they have. I was looking at the Road Log…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-08-03:2211490:Comment:10058932016-08-03T15:43:26.059Zadhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AdrianRohrer
I was looking at the Road Logic frame myself a while ago. Reviews I found spoke well of it, but I believe it's tig welded in a Taiwanese factory (not that that's bad, but not "custom"). If you can get a great deal, I personally think it looks like a very solid frame, Ritchey has a great reputation, it takes wider tires than most (which I like), and a friend of a friend owned one and liked the ride.<br />
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That said, at the price point they go for full retail, I started looking at Gunner frames based…
I was looking at the Road Logic frame myself a while ago. Reviews I found spoke well of it, but I believe it's tig welded in a Taiwanese factory (not that that's bad, but not "custom"). If you can get a great deal, I personally think it looks like a very solid frame, Ritchey has a great reputation, it takes wider tires than most (which I like), and a friend of a friend owned one and liked the ride.<br />
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That said, at the price point they go for full retail, I started looking at Gunner frames based on Gunner's connection to Waterford and the fact that they're produced in small quantities in Wisconsin. You can also find a Gunner built up to test ride in the area to get a feel for the frame and fit if you look around. So any feedback about a full…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-08-03:2211490:Comment:10058842016-08-03T01:09:25.962ZMarty A.https://thechainlink.org/profile/MartyAmbos
<p>So any feedback about a full Ritchey build?</p>
<p>So any feedback about a full Ritchey build?</p> A few more questions
Does Su…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-03-28:2211490:Comment:9774752016-03-28T09:58:33.163ZMarty A.https://thechainlink.org/profile/MartyAmbos
A few more questions<br />
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Does Surly make the SE line of bikes?<br />
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Any feedback on Ritchey (I may have a unique opportunity)? I am specifically wondering/asking about Road Logic.
A few more questions<br />
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Does Surly make the SE line of bikes?<br />
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Any feedback on Ritchey (I may have a unique opportunity)? I am specifically wondering/asking about Road Logic. Last weekend, I met a frame b…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-03-24:2211490:Comment:9766322016-03-24T00:36:51.189ZBrett Ratnerhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BrettRatner
<p>Last weekend, I met a frame builder just north of the cheddar curtain. He worked at Waterford, and built thousands of Schwinn Paramount, Rivendell, and of course Waterford frames before starting his own shop.</p>
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<p>He was a really nice guy, very knowledgeable and passionate, and you'd be hard pressed to find many people who can top his resume. And best of all, his lugged, hand built frames aren't that expensive compared to others in the field. …</p>
<p>Last weekend, I met a frame builder just north of the cheddar curtain. He worked at Waterford, and built thousands of Schwinn Paramount, Rivendell, and of course Waterford frames before starting his own shop.</p>
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<p>He was a really nice guy, very knowledgeable and passionate, and you'd be hard pressed to find many people who can top his resume. And best of all, his lugged, hand built frames aren't that expensive compared to others in the field. <a href="http://www.sotherlandbikes.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sotherlandbikes.com/</a></p>
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<p>Regarding materials, steel is awesome, but I'd also suggest considering titanium too. I have both steel and Ti bikes and love them equally...but the Ti bike is lighter, it has a really nice ride...and I never have to worry about rust. Just something to consider.</p> I did get some of the Letherb…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-03-23:2211490:Comment:9766102016-03-23T20:13:36.971ZTony Adamshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TonyAdams
<p>I did get some of the Letherbee Malort and I can testify that is is pretty awesome. I never managed to acquire a taste for the Jepson's version, which tastes like lighter fluid with a slight herbal (and not in a good way) undertone.</p>
<p>I did get some of the Letherbee Malort and I can testify that is is pretty awesome. I never managed to acquire a taste for the Jepson's version, which tastes like lighter fluid with a slight herbal (and not in a good way) undertone.</p> I love my Bianchi Volpe and n…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-03-23:2211490:Comment:9763992016-03-23T16:57:29.646ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
<p>I love my Bianchi Volpe and now they have it available with disc brakes. </p>
<p>Custom builds like Waterford and Riv are wonderful. I'm planning on touring Waterford soon. I can't wait. </p>
<p>Last weekend we met Waterford's original framebuilder who does his own custom builds and they are beautiful - Sotherland Custom Bicycles <a href="http://www.sotherlandbikes.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sotherlandbikes.com/</a> </p>
<p>They are a really nice husband and wife team that run their…</p>
<p>I love my Bianchi Volpe and now they have it available with disc brakes. </p>
<p>Custom builds like Waterford and Riv are wonderful. I'm planning on touring Waterford soon. I can't wait. </p>
<p>Last weekend we met Waterford's original framebuilder who does his own custom builds and they are beautiful - Sotherland Custom Bicycles <a href="http://www.sotherlandbikes.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sotherlandbikes.com/</a> </p>
<p>They are a really nice husband and wife team that run their shop in Whitewater, Wisconsin.</p> Thanks!! Yes, it has been an…tag:thechainlink.org,2016-03-23:2211490:Comment:9765112016-03-23T16:37:58.749ZMarty A.https://thechainlink.org/profile/MartyAmbos
<p>Thanks!! Yes, it has been an adventure! </p>
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<p>Kona was a recommendation, and people love them. But I am definitely looking for steel! Would you have another steel road bike recommendation?</p>
<p>Thanks!! Yes, it has been an adventure! </p>
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<p>Kona was a recommendation, and people love them. But I am definitely looking for steel! Would you have another steel road bike recommendation?</p>