The “Ultimate” Steel 90s build??? :)

[Tricky1977]

Nice! But I’m trying to keep it well under £100

I’ve just won a Peugeot frame with Columbus Cyber MTB tubing......hoping it’s <2kg

 

[jimo746]

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You might want to consider something like this....



Orange Prestige frames are relatively cheap to buy, and reasonably light too.

Edit: oh, I see you bought a Peugeot :?

 

[james1985]

I see you jut bought a Peugeot.

But just to bare in mind if it doesn't fit the bill, this Wheeler would build up well....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990s-MTB-18 ... SwWspbPQPr

The seller has others too, any Wheeler Comp line or Pro line is well worth considering.

Might also be worth looking at Fuji tubesets, like Stoutlite. Used by Sunn and Megamo amongst others and make a very nice riding lightweight.

 

[Tricky1977]

Yes Orange is a good call, I see C16s are well under 2kg poss 1.8?
There was one on eBay for £75

 

[Tricky1977]

Oh and the Peugeot frame was £15
Just a punt really, I’m still looking... I’ve also got another Palisades on the boil a 91....
Hoping To have a full garage soon

 

[CassidyAce]

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I have to agree with pretty much everything that others have written, especially fearfactoryüberalles: frame weight is important but so are other things, especially how the bike fits you. Ultimately, I think, having a bike that you really enjoy riding is a very good thing: it can help add years to your life and improve your quality of life as you age. The weight is just one contributing factor. Having said that, my Ridgeback is nothing exotic but the frame weight is only about 1.5kg: I think Univega used the same Tange 0.9, 0.6, 0.9 'Racelight' tubing as well on some of their bikes. Both tend to sell for very reasonable prices.

However, I think that one of the most remarkable builds on Retrobike began with a humble HardRock: they didn't have the lightest of frames, but see what this guy did: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... mp;t=24317. And someone here is winning races on an old HardRock: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=387517. I'm not saying that you should rush out and buy one of Specialized's lowest - just bear in mind that there is no real 'Ultimate' retrobike: it's different bikes for different folks. You might want to check this useful article, too, if you haven't already: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/retro-bike-b ... #more-3093.

In the end, you've got to get out and ride and then you'll find what works best for you, whether that's exotic or humdrum.

 

[elite504]

Nice! But I’m trying to keep it well under £100

I’ve just won a Peugeot frame with Columbus Cyber MTB tubing......hoping it’s <2kg

It's back to that eternal triangle.... "Strong, Light & Cheap". Pick any two.

 

[Haaland]

"ultimate" and budget doesn't seen to go hand in hand really.

No one was very concerned about the weight back then, at least not to the same degree as today. As said over here - enjoy them for what they are.

I would think a WTB Phoenix or a Steve Potts would be the ultimate 90s steel bikes btw.

 

[Tricky1977]

Re: Re:

I have to agree with pretty much everything that others have written, especially fearfactoryüberalles: frame weight is important but so are other things, especially how the bike fits you. Ultimately, I think, having a bike that you really enjoy riding is a very good thing: it can help add years to your life and improve your quality of life as you age. The weight is just one contributing factor. Having said that, my Ridgeback is nothing exotic but the frame weight is only about 1.5kg: I think Univega used the same Tange 0.9, 0.6, 0.9 'Racelight' tubing as well on some of their bikes. Both tend to sell for very reasonable prices.

However, I think that one of the most remarkable builds on Retrobike began with a humble HardRock: they didn't have the lightest of frames, but see what this guy did: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... mp;t=24317. And someone here is winning races on an old HardRock: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=387517. I'm not saying that you should rush out and buy one of Specialized's lowest - just bear in mind that there is no real 'Ultimate' retrobike: it's different bikes for different folks. You might want to check this useful article, too, if you haven't already: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/retro-bike-b ... #more-3093.

In the end, you've got to get out and ride and then you'll find what works best for you, whether that's exotic or humdrum.

Thanks! Some great advice, I used to love the Ridgebacks.

To answer your point, I absolutely love the feel of the Marin, which is why I’m restoring mine it feels like a Ferrari compared to my wife’s Gary Fisher
...so I would like the higher end Marin frame (Bear Valley SE to Team) which come up occasionally but can go for decent money (£50+), so cheaper to buy a broken bike really

My plan is to own one of each and compare the ride... deffo want a Kona and possibly a Scott - let’s see how the collection comes along

 

[Tricky1977]

Nice! But I’m trying to keep it well under £100

I’ve just won a Peugeot frame with Columbus Cyber MTB tubing......hoping it’s <2kg

It's back to that eternal triangle.... "Strong, Light & Cheap". Pick any two.

Except second hand you can pick up a bargain when someone doesn’t know what they have. I was watching a Marin team frame that was advertised simply as Marin frame