Recommendations for a steel frame set?

Posted on Sat 19th, December 2020

• #1

user116436

I was looking at the Surly steamroller or Brother all day. Any other options? I own a track triple butted aluminium frame and it is very stiff for long rides around town.
• #2

oheyitsd

There are obviously infinite options of steel frame sets.

If you mean other options within the category of Surly steamroller and Brother allday, which is track dropouts, wider tyre clearance etc then that narrows it down somewhat. Allday has mudguard mounts, steamroller does not. Older genesis day ones fit that category if you're looking for second hand.

If you just want another steel track frame, the list of options is pretty long.
• #3

rjrsse54432

steamroller rides nice.
• #4

wildwest

Buy a njs frame
• #5

miro_o

Buy an Dolan frame

(and let some air out of your tyres)
• #6

billygoat28 in reply to @user116436

Buy the best your money can buy.
My old man always told me that.
• #7

märk_321

MASH Steel (a little pricey) or Cinelli Tutto (1st gen. - grey frame with purple/orange work).
• #8

Jonny69

NJS or GTFO MF.
• #9

dancing james

You can probably find a vintage unipak or create bike now. Loads of satisfied customers.
• #10

hippy in reply to @user116436

Lower your tyre pressure

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