Modern steel frame options?

[oligali]

Ritchey Road Logic

https://ritcheylogic.com/bike/frames/road-logic-frameset
https://ritcheylogic.com/bike/frames/road-logic-disc-frameset

 

[oligali]

So thinking about @Fatal Swan 's lovely Hewitt, I've been doing some googling
Just wondering what options there are for modern steel road frames? Racing/fast road rather than touring or Audax. TIG or fillet brazed, threaded BB, preferably rim brake, but without discarding discs as an option. Off the peg rather than custom
So far I have found a few interesting options:
Ritchey road logic
Cinelli Nemo
Standert
Mason
There must be more!

...and I must start reading posts in detail, before answering them...!

 

[georges1]

still looking for options... the Merckx Corsa Mendrisio looks pretty good, even if nowadays it's not made in the Merckx factory. Disc only though...

I think I am pretty set on:

rim brakes
external (or at least semi-external) cabling
threaded BB
"oversize" steel or ti
carbon fork

preferably available in europe although if VAT and customs don't work out too prohibitive then could be sourced from the UK....

anyone got any other options?

it is made in Italy not in Belgium but a for a Tig welded frame with basic quality welds and nothing extraordinary in terms of quality with mid range quality tubing , it is expensive. Then there is this Brian Rourke Reynolds 853 Road Frame 58.5 ctc. which can be a good alternative, or this NOS FAUSTO COPPI MASCIAGHI STEEL COLUMBUS NEURON FRAME SET VINTAGE 90S ROAD BIKE which is made of high end tubing too.

 

[foz]

That coppi is nice! but I am after something "modern" geometry, larger diameter tubing, oversized headset, slightly sloping TT, etc. But still sticking with rim brakes, preferably, unless I find something that I just can't say no to that only comes in disc...

So far the Cinelli seems to be the only thing that fits the bill. More expensive than many much lighter carbon frames though!

 

[retroJIM]

Pashley has a new road bike that I don't think has been mentioned but it's disc brakes I'm afraid.

https://www.pashley.co.uk/products/roadfinder-sl-frameset

 

[CTK]

Used? I think you are in a strong position as most people want discs. I've seen nice Ti framed bikes selling for much less than £1000.

 

[CTK]

I really lile this Condor
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/406052/#comment17828813

 

[georges1]

That coppi is nice! but I am after something "modern" geometry, larger diameter tubing, oversized headset, slightly sloping TT, etc. But still sticking with rim brakes, preferably, unless I find something that I just can't say no to that only comes in disc...

So far the Cinelli seems to be the only thing that fits the bill. More expensive than many much lighter carbon frames though!

Other possibilities are this 2023 Custom Co-Motion Espresso mid reach Chris King Whisky #7 road plus, TRP 957 with Columbus Max and Life is cheaper than the Cinelli and of much higher quality. Another interesting frame is the Racer Rosa road bike frame, hand-made in Italy Columbus Life steel, ex-display

 

[highlandsflyer]

The Ritchey is cracking, and seems available at around £1250 delivered.
Saying that, there is a hell of a lot available at that price point 'nos' or lightly used.

 

[foz]

Yes the ritchey looks great, the main negative at least for me is the lack of colour options