Bicycling (South Africa)

The One Thing That’ll Last A Lifetime

- STAN ENGELBRECH­T / 41 / ORGANISER OF THE TOUR OF ARA, PHOTOGRAPH­ER

Stan Engelbrech­t chats to us about the comeback of… steelframe bikes!

Steel bicycles are elegant. They ride differentl­y to harsh aluminium or noisy carbon. In their lines, angles and profiles they reveal a homage to the earliest two- wheeled pedal-powered experiment­s that became the bicycle as we know it today.

Steel bicycles are investment­s in riding and adventure that last for more than a few years – most often, they last for life. They are not replaced whenever a newer model comes along. They are repairable, strong, and you can repaint them on a whim, giving your frame a new lease on life.

And you can have one custom-built right here in South Africa.

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