Originally Posted by
satrain18
My entire point is that the idea that it is impossible to make light, strong and stiff steel bikes simply isn't true.
-Tim-
Only if you weigh no more than 150-160 lbs. To a heavier person, it's like riding a wet noodle.[/QUOTE]
I am 240# and havent found riding steel frame and fork bikes to be like riding a wet noodle. This goes for traditional diameter tubing and OS tubing. I own a lot of steel road, gravel, and touring bikes that are from the 80s, 90s, and present. I am 6'5 too, so the diamond frames are large too, which doesnt help things.
We all ride differently though. Perhaps my output isnt close to yours. Just saying that weight neednt be a reason to not ride a steel frame bike.