Cotic bikes have done more for the reputation of steel than any of the others at the demo put together and their Rocket, Flare and BFe frames have been a huge force in showing people how fast and fun steel can be.
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Dan’s hardtails have long been a favourite of ours and were one of the original new school hardcore hardtails with slack, long, low geo.ĭon’t mistake their Asian fabrication for a lack of pedigree, Dan told us that on his last trip to the factory in Taiwan he was stoked to meet the man who had built his entire last batch and was really impressed to see how proud the Taiwanese builder was of his work.ĭan has some huge plans for 2018 and will be setting up his own workshop in the new year to hand build and paint his own frames, including his new full suspension bike. They’re designed by Dan Stanton who works up north in Matlock. Stanton are designed in the UK and hand built from Steel in Taiwan. It doesn’t happen often so, don’t miss out. The good news is that if you want a Starling, Joe has just opened his order book up for a limited time. Joe spent his career working in aerospace trying to spot faults in carbon aircraft wings and now believes in strong, silent steel bikes that are, he says, “simple to setup, understand and ride”. Joe builds his bikes by hand from steel and offers custom geometry, custom paint jobs and has the 27.5″ wheels Swoop, 29″ Murmur and single speed Beady Little Eye. Starling Cycles are built in Bristol by Joe McEwan and are a name we’ve spent plenty of time talking about already here on Wideopen. Expect to see more Northern Metal in the new year!
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His first bike, seen here, was a bit of a project to teach himself how to build … and he’s now doing all he can to get another small batch built for his mates. He built it on days off, weekends and whenever he could squeeze in the time outside of his proper day job. Geoff, AKA Northern Metal, built his first bike at Meanwhile Creative’s studios in Bristol by hand from steel. Photos by Callum Philpott / Spelling mistakes by Jamie Edwards Northern Metalīuilding steel bikes is still a niche within a niche, but is slowly but surely becoming more accessible to passionate people with the will to learn. The first ever Steel is Real demo went down at the Forest of Dean – here’s what we saw. Ben’s group has been quietly worshipping Steel (and Ti) bikes for a while now and he decided that it was time to bring everyone together for a proper knees up.
The demo was the love child of Ben Mills and the Steel is Real MTB facebook group.
It was the first of its kind and a chance for a whole host of steel bike brands and their creators to come together to celebrate their craft and give us lot a chance to ride the fruits of their labour. I’ve got a box and it’s ready to post given current restrictions.The Steel is Real Demo was a tribute to the dark art of steel and titanium bicycles.
Since Tam left BTR the lead time has gone up to 8 months and the price to £3k so this is a great chance to get an awesome frame without waiting until the winter!! It’s pedals well but also descends as well as any downhill bike I’ve had. This has been an awesome bike and I’ll be sad to see it go but as I’m combining a full sus and hardtail I’ve gone with a frame that will build into a lighter (but slightly less capable bike). The shock is fitted with 550lb spring (I’m 85kg ish) and there is an unused 600lb in the box along with a spare mech hanger. I’m selling the bare frame with EXT coil shock and Chris King headset (complete except for the top cap). It has the optional integral seat lamp and internal routing (full steel tubes so routing hoses and outers is easy). There are a few points of damage to the finish (see pictures) with the worst chip being from catching it on my work stand! Please be aware it isn’t a mint frame but given the industrial look of the frame it’s never been an issue for me It’s the Raw (clear coat) finish which is in pretty good condition.
I’m 6’1” and it’s a great fit, it’s got a fairly long reach with loads of stand over.
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