I currently have an alu mmmbop, alu Garyu Fisher Big Sur, and an alu Pitch Pro.
I just fancied steel. However, I remember a time when Tange Prestige and Columbus True Temper and Reynolds frames weighing less than 5lbs were cheaper and more widely available. Now it seems they are all porky 6lb’ers. Though if the blue pig is just 5.5lbs for an 18in I might still include it in my possible list – since I like the mmmbop so much…
Anyone have a Sanderson Blitz 18in on the scale?
Why do steel frames need to be 6lbs? I still don’t get it. 5 to 5.5lbs would still surely build a steel frame stronger than a 4lb aluminium one?
I just can’t reconcile aftermarket and boutique (albeit at the lower end) with 6lbs of weight.