As far as I know, Concorde used to make very nice framesets. It was a Dutch brand whose frames were made by Ciocc I think when Pelizzoli worked there.
Not all of them of course. But they have a very good reputation.
As for the type of steel, I'd go for something intended for amateur/touring even if a tad heavier as they provide a better handling of the roads potholes and bumps.
I'm riding both my 531's and Columbus Aelle's bikes and the Aelle's one handles the road in a much more smooth manner.
As far as I know, Concorde used to make very nice framesets. It was a Dutch brand whose frames were made by Ciocc I think when Pelizzoli worked there.
Not all of them of course. But they have a very good reputation.
As for the type of steel, I'd go for something intended for amateur/touring even if a tad heavier as they provide a better handling of the roads potholes and bumps.
I'm riding both my 531's and Columbus Aelle's bikes and the Aelle's one handles the road in a much more smooth manner.