I built up a steel roadie just to see if I like steel. I love the ride of steel hardtails on the mtn... so I figured this might be similar. So I picked up a used 56cm Soma Smoothie Race and hung all the parts from my Carbon bike on it. Carbon fork, Ultegra wheels, ultegra components.
If I like it I'll probably get a custom steel frame made from a builder here in town. Either that or an IF... the the custom bike might be cheaper though.
First ride on it will be tonight. Initial impressions... fit is very good, but it's about 2lbs heavier than it was with the carbon frame.
If I like it I'll probably get a custom steel frame made from a builder here in town. Either that or an IF... the the custom bike might be cheaper though.
First ride on it will be tonight. Initial impressions... fit is very good, but it's about 2lbs heavier than it was with the carbon frame.