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"Steel is real." It is the cycling cl iche of the century, and its pith lies in the fact that steel-also known as chrome moly-has a consistent, predictable feel and is affordable even as a custom frame. Road shock is tempered through subtle tube flex (more than aluminum, less than til, yet its responsiveness is close to aluminum, especially in smaller frames. Schwinn's Peloton Pro features high-end, Reynolds 853-brand tubing that's been TIG-welded-a refined frame-building process-i nto an aggressive racing geome try. The life of steel , barring crashes and/or dents, is sec ond only to ti.
Drivetrain: Shimano Ultegra w/Dura-Ace rear derailleur Weight: 20 pounds Schwinn, BOO-SCHWINN, www.schwinn.com. $2,070
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