• I haven't but there's this from the bikeradar review:

    "Compared to other steel bikes I have ridden, the Strael is close in character to the Mason Resolution2, though I think the Fairlight is probably the more comfortable bike overall. We’re talking about very marginal differences here though and, if you’re in the market for a bike like this, I have no doubt either would make you happy."

  • Hello! I do sometimes lurk on here.

    FWIW I liked the Mason, but think the Strael is just a wee bit nicer. The ride quality is just a bit more refined. It's also considerably cheaper.

    As an FYI, this generation of the Strael is made in Taiwan, but that personally wouldn't sway me either way – it's clearly as equally well-made as any other steel bike I've come across.

  • Hola! Cheers for your thoughts, very happy to have finalised my order today; deep grey with black Hope bits, Ultegra Di2. Very much a bike for life this one!
    There may be some that have a a knee-jerk reaction to Taiwan made but it truly doesn't bother me one iota.

    Don't be a stranger :)

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