Steel is real, but some steel is realer than others.
My DMR 898 and All City Nature Boy had the magical perfect flex that I think gives steel it's reputation. My Ragley Piglet and Knolly Cache, on the other hand, have me feeling a bit like I got tricked into paying more for a heavier option than comparable aluminum offerings. I've noticed the full spectrum in friends' bmx frames as well (all steel, of course).
My conclusion is that you either need to custom order or test ride if you're looking for a specific frame feel.
When are we going to see a review of that banshee hardtail? Very curious about that one.
May 26, 2023, 6:06 a.m. - DadStillRides
Steel is real, but some steel is realer than others. My DMR 898 and All City Nature Boy had the magical perfect flex that I think gives steel it's reputation. My Ragley Piglet and Knolly Cache, on the other hand, have me feeling a bit like I got tricked into paying more for a heavier option than comparable aluminum offerings. I've noticed the full spectrum in friends' bmx frames as well (all steel, of course). My conclusion is that you either need to custom order or test ride if you're looking for a specific frame feel. When are we going to see a review of that banshee hardtail? Very curious about that one.