Presumably a steel frame? Certainly, different materials/processes cost different amounts of money. Em came up with the idea of bluing the metal where bosses were added rather than trying to repaint or touch-up the paint and it turned out fantastically in my book. I love the scars/patina on my bicycles that helps tell their story.
As to cost, my V1 is a bike I'm going to have forever so I was most concerned with getting it right, but I totally understand sticking with anywhere mounts, clamps etc.
I will say that Tubus makes the most amazing [rack clamps](https://www.tubus.com/en/products/accessories-rear-carriers/tubus-product/clamp-set)I have ever used (on steel and Ti) and I always think about them when having clamping/mounting discussions. I think with all the folks hanging stuff off their bikes the potential for brands to make cleaner solutions, and make some money, is certainly there.
July 22, 2022, 10:06 a.m. - Andrew Major
Presumably a steel frame? Certainly, different materials/processes cost different amounts of money. Em came up with the idea of bluing the metal where bosses were added rather than trying to repaint or touch-up the paint and it turned out fantastically in my book. I love the scars/patina on my bicycles that helps tell their story. As to cost, my V1 is a bike I'm going to have forever so I was most concerned with getting it right, but I totally understand sticking with anywhere mounts, clamps etc. I will say that Tubus makes the most amazing [rack clamps](https://www.tubus.com/en/products/accessories-rear-carriers/tubus-product/clamp-set)I have ever used (on steel and Ti) and I always think about them when having clamping/mounting discussions. I think with all the folks hanging stuff off their bikes the potential for brands to make cleaner solutions, and make some money, is certainly there. 