Fotoreporter Sirotti
Interesting cycling items from across the Internet, April 20, 2011
-
Recent Posts
Archives
- March 2016
- February 2016
- March 2015
- February 2015
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
Dig the True Temper visit by Geekhouse. Thank you for posting. The resurgence of steel hand-built frames is generally a good thing in my eyes, being a huge fan of my COlnago Master X Light. But I wonder, is the market getting a bit saturated? And how expensive is too expensive in the eyes of the consumer? Unlike a cf frame, the steel can withstand a lot, or perhaps that is just a misconception . . .
Sam –
Ah, a sticky wicket.
I think we are seeing a resurgence of steel as an alternative to a race-oriented road bike market, as well as for those who appreciate the craftsmanship or something handmade. As for saturation and price… who knows. Good thing there's a pretty good range of prices, from "competitive with similar stock options" to "paying for the utmost of bling."