Steel Framed 'Racing Bike'

[simon.r]

Is there such a thing?

The bike would be a sunny Sunday best, dry weather bike, so no need for guards etc. Realistically, rides would be limited to a couple of hours or so.

Most of the steel framed drop-bar bikes I see seem to be aimed at the long distance, all day in the saddle rider. I prefer something a bit racier, almost 'twitchy' from a handling point of view.

If I had up to £1000 to spend on a new bike and wanted a steel framed 'racer' what are my options?

 

[fossyant]

853 framed handbuilt. Roberts, Rourke, Yates, etc etc.

953 if you have a spare £1600

 

[Pottsy]

Have a look at this thread (hopefully not bad form to link to another forum!):

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/road-bike-steel-frame-options

Lots of options, though many of the really nice custom options will be out of your price range.

 

[simon.r]

853 framed handbuilt. Roberts, Rourke, Yates, etc etc.

953 if you have a spare £1600

Yeah...I'd love to, but I was looking for a complete bike for £1000, not just the frame!

 

[fossyant]

Ah....

Genesis ?

Steel ain't that cheap, you might be looking alloy/carbon for a full on race geometry.

 

[HovR]

Bit expensive though.

 

[Pottsy]

I'd go Condor Acciaio. I know it's £749 frame and forks, but get a cheaper build done, maybe use some old components you already have and then you've got a great and very 'upgradeable' bike.

Note: I think complete builds probably start from £1299 or so.

Also get it in orange if possible. Steel road bikes look great in orange for some reason.

 

[simon.r]

I'd go Condor Acciaio. I know it's £749 frame and forks, but get a cheaper build done, maybe use some old components you already have and then you've got a great and very 'upgradeable' bike.

That's worth a closer look, cheers. I'm hoping this thread will produce a few more names I'm not familiar with (the STW thread you linked already has done!)

It does look as if there's more options than I thought there would be. Excellent, let the internet browsing commence in earnest

 

[Sittingduck]

Surly Pacer worth a look?

 

[amaferanga]

It's not very racey, but there is the Kona Honky Tonk.

 

[hoopdriver]

This is way out of your budget, but if you really wanted something seriously racy, in steel, you can't go past a Pegoretti...

 

[fossyant]

This is way out of your budget, but if you really wanted something seriously racy, in steel, you can't go past a Pegoretti...

Niiiice !!!!!

 

[buddha]

And there's the Guerciotti Record Frameset @ Planet-X for £299, though not as light as the Condor.

 

[zizou]

Ribble will soon be doing a steel one...no idea what its like to ride but i like the paint job!

 

[dirtybackbeat]

I ride a Charge Juicer and love it! just whip the mudguards off (although they are very light and good quality). recently won best steel bike in cycling plus. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-juicer-mid-2012/