Road

When done right, the classic steel road bike is like no other. Good stiffness for accelerating and climbing, enough flex for comfort and road feedback, simple lines, and practical workmanship create that special riding experience.   The jack of all traits, steel is the chameleon of frame materials capable of a wide variety of ride characteristics simply by adjusting the geometry and tube selection.

There are two stock geometries to choose from, Race and Club.  The Race has a longer top tube, lower head tube, steeper angles and a short wheelbase.  The Club geometry has a shorter top tube, 25mm head tube extension, and slacker angles with a longer wheelbase.  Made-to-measure custom frames are still available for a $150 upcharge.  This incorporates your body measurements, measurements of your current bicycle and your personal feedback on riding style and anatomy.

  • Size specific tube selection

  • Choice of cable routing

  • 27.2mm seat post standard

  • 1” or 1/18” steerer tube

  • Curved stays, add $40

  • Rack/fender mounts, add $40

  • Made-to-measure frames, add $150

  • Steel fork with frame, add $250

Road Pricing 2009

Tubing TIG Fillet Brazed or Lugged*
Columbus Life 1395 $1695
Columbus Zona $1295 $1595
Deda Zero $1295 $1595
Deda Tres/Due $1050 $1350

*lugsets vary and additional upcharges are possible

Race Geometry

Frame Size* TT ST angle HT angle CS drop Wheel B Standover
50 52.5 74° 72.5° 408 70 96.7 76.2
52 54 74° 72.5 408 70 98.2 78.1
54 55.5 74° 73° 408 68 99.4 80.2
55 56 73.5° 73° 408 68 99.2 81.1
56 57.3 73.5° 73° 408 68 100.7 82
58 59 72.5° 73° 408 66 101 83.9
60 60.5 72° 73.5° 410 66 101.7 85.6

*measured c-c, cm

Club Geometry

Frame Size* TT ST angle HT angle CS drop Wheel B Standover
50 52.5 73.5° 72.5° 412 74 96.2 75.7
52 53.5 73.5° 72.5 412 72 97.4 77.8
54 55 73° 73° 412 72 98 79.6
55 55.5 73° 73° 412 72 98.5 80.5
56 56 72.5° 73° 412 72 98.5 81.3
58 58 72° 73° 412 70 100 83.3
60 59.5 71.5° 73.5° 415 70 100.1 85

*measured c-c, cm