I noticed in Bicycling April 2007 that Independent Fabrication using Reynolds 953 tubing for a 50cm bicycle got the weight down too 16.2 pounds( using an off topic Carbon fiber fork)
That make steel a very viable option for those concerned with riding low weight bikes.On next page and a Look 595 (off topic) Carbon fiber bike Medium came in at 15.7 pound Difference of .5 pounds. That is almost not noticeable.
Yes Steel is real. Anyone have experience building a frame or riding a frame with 953?
Charles Nighbor
Walnut Creek, CA