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Steel road bikes. Ride in style on our range of steel frame bikes

Here at Ribble Cycles, our love affair with steel frames has been going on for decades. But that's not to say we haven't moved on – far ... Read more
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    WHAT IS A STEEL BIKE?

    You may or may not be familiar with the expression ‘steel is real’ in the world of cycling. It is uttered with affection and not a little reverence for the material that many started their cycling journey upon and one that is still coveted today. Until the latter part of the 20th century Steel was the dominant force in cycling with the last Toru De France victory on a steel bike being attributed to Miguel Indurain back in 1995. So, what is it about steel that earns it so much adoration? The principle reason is the ride quality, steel has a natural suppleness which translates into today’s buzzword, ‘compliance’. The natural spring of a steel frame transfers to the way it behaves when ridden. The feel of a steel bike is unlike you have ever ridden with some equating it to being like riding and armchair. This is no detriment to the way it rides but instead alludes to the comfort that it offers. The natural compliance results in less vibration felt through the frame and results in reduced rider fatigue. Another endearing quality of steel bikes is their rugged durability and long life. There are steel bikes still being ridden today that were built in the mid-20th century. The main reason for this is that a steel bike will soak up damage that would write off an Aluminium or Carbon bike. If a steel bike is damaged it can often be repaired at a reasonable cost, though the same cannot be said for lighter and more expensive materials.

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    INTEREST-FREE STEEL BIKES

    Spend £350 or more with us and you can apply to spread the cost with our finance partner V12*. You can choose how much deposit you want to pay - whether it's half the cost or nothing at all.

    Classic Finance (14.9% APR Representative) is available over 24 months or 36 months with a minimum spend of £350.

    0% APR Interest-free finance is available over six months with a minimum spend of £350 or 12 months with a minimum spend of £2500.

    *Subject to Status. Terms and conditions apply.