Scimitar
11-28-2007, 06:40 PM
Curtis (http://www.curtisbikes.co.uk/index.html) is a UK based handmade frame manufacturer. BikeRadar (http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/curtis-taiwanese-shipment-lands-13341) is running a story on them because they're offering a new frame from Taiwan made using Japanese Sanko steel. The cost is quite a lot different at £299 vs £500.
"After trips to Taiwan and various samples being made, Gary was staggered at the quality they could offer- and so the first sample landed on our desk. At a glance, you'd be hard pushed to notice the difference between it and a hand made frame."
http://www.curtisbikes.co.uk/frames/mtb/mx24-main.jpg
Japanese Sanko steel
Olive Green, Howies Blue or Slate Grey
6.5lb frame build
Built for 4in travel fork
Some available with removable Canti mounts- others disc only
"After trips to Taiwan and various samples being made, Gary was staggered at the quality they could offer- and so the first sample landed on our desk. At a glance, you'd be hard pushed to notice the difference between it and a hand made frame."
http://www.curtisbikes.co.uk/frames/mtb/mx24-main.jpg
Japanese Sanko steel
Olive Green, Howies Blue or Slate Grey
6.5lb frame build
Built for 4in travel fork
Some available with removable Canti mounts- others disc only