Condor Acciaio Stainless - experience?

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Nixster
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by Nixster

Hi Weenies :D
Looking for a new rim brake frame and having had a couple of Ti and Carbon bikes am now considering Stainless Steel. I’m in the UK and will be using the tax efficient bike to work scheme.

I’m hoping for a lively frame with ‘snap’ but want comfort on 28mm tyres. Etap group and Bora wheels will be transferred across. Size wise I’m around a 52cm with about 10mm more stack than race geo.

Anyway, Condor are in the mix as a good way to get an Italian built XCR frame without Brexit duty and VAT hassle.

Anyone got one and can give me a review of the ride? And the weight too, obviously 😀

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I have the first one with a 44mm head tube from 2013. Despite no longer working for Condor, I still consider it a keeper.

Frame weight for my 53x54cm rim brake frame is 1750g. Disc will be a little heavier. Ride is crisp enough to put a smile on your face but doesn't beat you up if you're out all day.
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Nixster
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by Nixster

I’ve come across your bike in searches and always thought it looked great!
Thanks for the info 😀

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Other brands to consider are Spoon and Saffron 👌
Allegra- Steel Lugs TBC
Aurelia- Stainless All Road 8.5kg
Bertha- TT 9.8kg
Perdita- Ti Turbo bike 8kg
Serenity- Ti Gravel 9.5kg/8.9kg
Verity- Ti Aero 8.2kg
Alya- Ti Climbing TBC

All weights with pedals,cages & garmin mount

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ultimobici wrote:
Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:18 pm
I have the first one with a 44mm head tube from 2013. Despite no longer working for Condor, I still consider it a keeper.

Frame weight for my 53x54cm rim brake frame is 1750g. Disc will be a little heavier. Ride is crisp enough to put a smile on your face but doesn't beat you up if you're out all day.
That is a really nice frameset/bike :thumbup:

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