Lugged Steel Frame Touring Bike

We ve been bucking trends with lugged steel bicycle frames wool cycling clothes cotton bike luggage and leather saddles ever since 1994.

Lugged steel frame touring bike.

Geometries are changing and the frames will be optimized to more traditional designs. For most of the bicycle s history steel has been the primary material for bicycle frames with lugged construction the primary assembling method steel continues in use by builders of high quality steel frames though its dominance as a frame material has waned. Vintage novara road bike frameset 50cm lugged steel 27 wheel w extras silver condition. The wayfarer is an out and out touring bike with a quality frame and fork and a solid spec for an attractive price.

Most have well placed bosses and nice lugs. The fork is likely the same material. Steel still rules the serious touring bike niche as demonstrated by this bike and the thorn club tour below. It is a shippingsport silver 50 cm.

Some are much better than others and some are highly sought after. Very good used condition frame and fork have some cosmetic blemishes. Compared to earlier atlantis frames which seemed. Lugged steel oldies but goodies.

Only one nos heron road frame remains available. Martin tweedy and steve worked together at match bicycle company in 1997 98 and have worked together on hampsten cycles since 1999. Lugged bikes are not only steel colnago has been making lugged carbon road bikes for many years while bespoke makers like australian outfit bastion cycles use 3d printed titanium lugs and. If you are interested in this final frame please inquire at bicycle classics.

Road model which requires 26 inch or 650c wheels. Peter has a long history of working. Loaded touring trails commutes and day rides. Vintage novara road bike frameset 50cm lugged steel 27 wheel w extras silver for sale.

And if he lugged something similar over the welsh mountain passes then good on him i say. For a smooth ride. 1970 s vintage touring road bike frame 53cm small fixie lugged steel usa charity 577 56 campagnolo vintage touring road bike frame set 62cm x large lugged steel charity. Tweedy builds all of our lugged frames and brazed forks right here in house.

This has been our flagship frame since we introduced it in 2003. The current atlantis defines our approach to bikes and our ride and fit and aesthetics as well as any bike can. Lugged steel frame construction is a method of building bicycle frames using steel tubing mated with socket like sleeves called lugs. The frame is japanese lugged chromoly.

Here is a list i kept of well regarded steel frames from the 70s and 80s that have low trail geometry and could have a nice second life as a randonneuring bicycle.