Alan Gray has been producing sparkling content at Ribble for more than TWO DECADES, so he's officially part of the fixtures and fittings. What better person to get to know a little better in this week's Staff Rider Stories.
'Steel is real' is something anyone who has been around cycling for any time has heard countless times. Steel frames have long since been regarded with reverence in cycling circles. But what is the allure of this seemingly simple material? One that we take for granted on a daily basis and makes grown men go misty-eyed with nostalgia. What makes this material so different from any other and where does this affection for steel frames originate? Read on to find out more.
Which frame material should you choose? Whether you're looking for your first proper bike in years or a replacement for an existing bike, you will be faced with this age-old question. But why should you choose one over the other? How does the choice of material affect the ride? Who better to provide the answers to these questions than the folks at Global Cycle Network (GCN).