Richard Schwinn once said "If all bicycles were made from aluminum, titanium, and carbon fiber, then someone invented steel, it would be hailed as a 'miracle material'".
He couldn't have been more correct. Steel is lighter weight, less expensive, easier to repair, if need be, and much more versatile than the space age materials. Ever notice how other bike companies all compare the ride of their bike to a 'high-end steel' frame? This is because of the superior riding characteristics of the classic steel frames. Rodriguez bicycles are made from True Temper steel that is made in the U.S.A. Each tube set is selected for the ride and performance characteristics that we want from each bike. We are proud to be a part of the Seattle Bicycling community. We invite you to stop by the shop, and meet the folks here at R+E Cycles who design, build, and paint Rodriguez Bicycles.
For 2006, all or our Sport and Touring/Travel bicycles have been upgraded to OX Platinum tubing. This drops the weight even further, and still provides that comfortable ride that our customers have come to expect from our bicycles.