Steel is seen as old-fashioned by some, and called the only 'real' material to use for a bike frame by others. So, is steel still relevant as a frame material in 2024? Alex visits custom frame builder and steel bike expert Paul Burford to find out more... 00:00 Steel Is Real! 00:53 What is steel? 01:59 What do numbers like 631, 725 and 953 mean on steel frames? 02:50 How does a steel frame tube compare to aluminium, or titanium? 04:40 Why do steel bikes have a different ride feel? 05:39 How do steel bike frames get made? 08:40 What are the advantages and disadvantages of steel bikes? 10:34 Why should I choose a steel frame bike over another material? 12:42 Is steel about to make a comeback? Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place 👉 https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com/ Visit the GCN Shop 👉 null Join the GCN Club 👉 https://gcnclub.com/ GCN Training Plans 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcntp Would you still buy a steel bike? Let us know in the comments 👇 Watch more on GCN Tech... 📹 The World's 5 Best Bike Frame Builders! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWACWR9U8J4 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcntech.co/EditorsChoice 📹 Watch the latest GCN Tech Show 👉 https://gcntech.co/GCNTechShow 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Starphonker - Ballpoint Post-Clarity - Heyson #gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #biketech #steel #steelbikes #reynoldstubes #reynolds953 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency Brought to you by the world’s biggest cycling channel, the Global Cycling Network (GCN), GCN Tech is the only channel you need for all things bike tech – past, present and future. Simply put, we’re obsessed with tech: we seek out and showcase the best in bikes, components, tech, accessories, upgrades and more from races and events, tech shows and product launches across the globe to bring you the best in road bike technology. We’ve also got great maintenance videos to help you get the most from your bike; pro-bike tours from all the biggest races; special features and the weekly GCN Tech Show. We also take a deeper look into the future of cycling, apps, smart tech and virtual riding. Join us on the channel and the GCN App to submit your content, vote on the latest tech and keep abreast of exciting new trends. Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Elite Bottles: https://gcn.eu/EliteBottles Whoop Fitness: https://gcn.eu/Whoop Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia SiS: https://gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Shimano Wheels: https://gcn.eu/Shimano DMT Shoes: https://gcn.eu/DMT Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand Watch our sister channels: Global Cycling Network - null GCN Racing - null Global Triathlon Network - null GCN Italia - null GCN en Español - null GCN auf Deutsch - null GCN en Français - null GCN Japan - null GCN Training - null Global Mountain Bike Network - null GMBN Racing - null GMBN Tech - null Electric Mountain Bike Network - null