The heavy arsed steel MTB thread
Likes For sumgy:
#2
Advanced Slacker
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,187
Bikes: Soma Fog Cutter, Surly Wednesday, Canfielld Tilt
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2749 Post(s)
Liked 2,516 Times
in
1,422 Posts
The Heavy A$$ed Steel MTB Thread.
AKA: “Show Us Your Surly Thread”
AKA: “Show Us Your Surly Thread”
Likes For Kapusta:
#3
Advanced Slacker
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,187
Bikes: Soma Fog Cutter, Surly Wednesday, Canfielld Tilt
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2749 Post(s)
Liked 2,516 Times
in
1,422 Posts
My Karate Monkey alternated between rigid and HT, 1x9, 1x5, and SS. All heavy.
Likes For Kapusta:
#6
Advanced Slacker
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,187
Bikes: Soma Fog Cutter, Surly Wednesday, Canfielld Tilt
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2749 Post(s)
Liked 2,516 Times
in
1,422 Posts
good looking builds, but why they all so squeaky clean except the Monkey?
@Dr.Lou, how you like those Gems?
@Dr.Lou, how you like those Gems?
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 255
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 47 Post(s)
Liked 97 Times
in
61 Posts
good looking builds, but why they all so squeaky clean except the Monkey?
@Dr.Lou, how you like those Gems?
@Dr.Lou, how you like those Gems?
lol The bikes are in the Philippines so for 70 pesos (about a $1.75) I have my bikes washed and meticulously detailed immediately after each ride - a necessity since my bikes live with me inside my Condo.
I am merely a roadie and low speed trail rider, nothing technical or high speed. As a kid from the late 60s, I prefer the looks and ride of steel bikes. Of my eight bikes, 5 are steel, 2 CF and one Ti/CF. I really like the ride characteristics, built quality and aesthetics of both, but probably favor the Marin 27.5 +, it just has a certain je ne sais quois. Thinking about converting the Krampus to a SS and putting narrower road tires on her.
#8
Pedals, Paddles and Poles
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Vegas Valley, NV
Posts: 5,495
Bikes: Santa Cruz Tallboy, Ridley Noah, Scott Spark 20
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1233 Post(s)
Liked 69 Times
in
58 Posts
Santa Cruz Tallboy, ExLarge. 32 pounds of indestructable.
__________________
I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!
I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.
I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!
I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.
#9
Full Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: The Lou
Posts: 341
Bikes: 82 Trek 710, 90 Trek 750, 86 Vitus, Nishiki Cervino, 1989 Bianchi CdI, 2 Nashbars, an Italian Steel MTB, Sears Spaceliner, and a 74 Schwinn Speedster. I also manage a fleet of Volcanic Patrol bikes, 83 of them.
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 109 Post(s)
Liked 234 Times
in
120 Posts
No name Italian
Not sure of the manufacturer, got this from eBay. It came bare steel, the bottom bracket is threaded for Italian bottom brackets. I had it powder coated candy orange.
#11
Advanced Slacker
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,187
Bikes: Soma Fog Cutter, Surly Wednesday, Canfielld Tilt
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2749 Post(s)
Liked 2,516 Times
in
1,422 Posts
Still heavy for what it was. Could easily have been several pounds lighter with a different frame.
Don’t get me wrong I love Surlys. I own two of them (Karate Monkey and Wednesday), but the frames are heavy, even for steel.
Don’t get me wrong I love Surlys. I own two of them (Karate Monkey and Wednesday), but the frames are heavy, even for steel.
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 2,579
Bikes: 06 Lemond Reno, 98 GT Timberline mtn.bike
Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 421 Post(s)
Liked 689 Times
in
430 Posts
Don't have gizmos or account to post pics, but I still have my '96 framed GT Timberline-4130 chromoly with Reynolds 525 seattube. Started off as a 94-the frame was a replacement for one I cracked a weld on. Doesn't resemble the original bike much--now has 3x8 Shimano drivetrain & shifters, better hubs and rims, Manitou Axel fork (it was good in it's day-still works fine!), Avid V-brakes and levers. Wt= 30lbs. Still gets me through the woods and back, as it always has. Kind of a deep sky blue--beautiful bike-gets lots of compliments.
#14
Advanced Slacker
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,187
Bikes: Soma Fog Cutter, Surly Wednesday, Canfielld Tilt
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2749 Post(s)
Liked 2,516 Times
in
1,422 Posts
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: se MIch.
Posts: 2,917
Bikes: 1938 claud butler,1983 Basso,teledyne titan,teocali super,nrs,1993 stumpjumper fsr,Paramountain,Paramount Buell(sold),4 banger,Zaskar LE,Colnago Master Ibex MTB,1987ish,.etc....
Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 787 Post(s)
Liked 2,910 Times
in
1,472 Posts
Murry Baja
1982 sticker still on it.
#18
Senior Member
There are some aluminum comfort and mountian bikes that are heavy too.
Last edited by xroadcharlie; 09-18-19 at 02:21 PM.
#19
Advanced Slacker
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,187
Bikes: Soma Fog Cutter, Surly Wednesday, Canfielld Tilt
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2749 Post(s)
Liked 2,516 Times
in
1,422 Posts
There is a misconception that because a bike is steel it's going to be heavy. There are plenty of new aluminum comfort and mountian bikes that weigh 30+ lbs. Which is why I wouldn't buy a bike based on the frame or fork material alone. The overall design including the geometry IMO are far more important.
Indeed, Steel might very well have an advantage in terms of compliance and toughness. Especially with entry level to average priced bikes. Which improves both comfort and speed. I'm sure we can and do build aluminum frames that are compliant too, But it may take more engineering experience and cost to manufacture.
Indeed, Steel might very well have an advantage in terms of compliance and toughness. Especially with entry level to average priced bikes. Which improves both comfort and speed. I'm sure we can and do build aluminum frames that are compliant too, But it may take more engineering experience and cost to manufacture.
Heavy aluminum bikes and light steel bikes can find their own thread
Likes For Kapusta:
#20
Senior Member
I didn't mean derail this thread. I just wanted to point out that there are heavy aluminum bikes too.
My old steel mountain bike was 35 lbs and not very comfortable. It was a cheap Canadian Tire bike. Darn thing really didn't like to go fast...even downhill.
Last edited by xroadcharlie; 09-18-19 at 02:25 PM.
#21
Advanced Slacker
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,187
Bikes: Soma Fog Cutter, Surly Wednesday, Canfielld Tilt
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2749 Post(s)
Liked 2,516 Times
in
1,422 Posts
Heavy aluminum bikes might actually make it feel better about itself.
Likes For qclabrat:
Likes For JayChadney:
#25
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,373
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 257 Post(s)
Liked 70 Times
in
63 Posts
@eshew, I just noticed your Ritchey has very similar welding as an old RD Coyote I have. The lugged seat tube and fillet brazed headtube is a really nice touch. Only difference can see is the RD I have has lugged drop outs like the old 3Rensho bikes. Can you snap a few close ups of the BB? What an awesome looking bike!