To be honest lugged frames can look pretty similar but you really have to look at the details if you like to learn more about steel frames check out our framebuilding courses.
Modern lugged steel frame.
Originally documented here this particular frame was built in late 2014.
Paul sadoff the frame builder behind rock lobster started building steel bicycle frames professionally in 1988.
The original handmade oversized lugged steel battaglin portofino was already a beautifully unique road bike with rim brakes but now the limited edition custom steel battaglin portofino disc with disc brakes completes the fusion of new old classic italian craftsmanship updated for a modern era.
Fitz cyclez affordable custom tig welded and lugged steel frames and forks.
If you are looking for a new build with the legendary responsiveness and feel of steel you ve come to the right place.
Our new colors autumn copper and sandstone.
Personally if your looking to convert an old steel frame to take modern equipment the frame needs to be at least from the 70s to be a candidate for modernisation.
The modern steel tubesets are a long way from the skinny steel tubes of yesteryear and the enigma elite hss is a fine example of how good a contemporary steel bike can be.
Chromoly steel tubing from columbus in super oversized dimenions a sloping top tube and small head tube extension modern hand carved lugs silver brazed to the tubes and a carbon fiber fork combine to make this bike stiff lively and highly responsive.
Our lugged frame features a timeless aesthetic that can go more retro or modern depending on how you design it.
Brings steel frames into modern times.
These frames are no longer in stock.
The sky s the limit as we can customise each frame to fit your riding style or needs.
Whether you are a randonneur globe trotting adventurer or sidehacker a fitz bike will get you there in old world elegance with a modern flare.
We have equipped these modern marvels with the best components available on the market as well.
In lugged frames the.
My frame building lineage dates back to 2003 working at rock lobster cycles with paul sadoff 7 years building independently.
Lugged stainless steel frames in 2006 reynolds introduced stainless steel back into the world of cycling.
As for his philosophy on building bike frames sadoff has this to say my aim is to build frames that do not hold the rider back from the.
Our current colors are anthracite gray a dark charcoal gray and topaz blue a metallic blue formerly called c foam.
Now reynolds columbus and kva all make state of the art stainless steel bicycle tubing.
