The article details the author's experience and preference for riding steel frames, particularly the Wilde Rambler SL. This bike features a proprietary tubing known as TLC (Tough, Light, Compliant) designed for durability and comfort. The author highlights the aesthetic appeal of the skinny tubes and understated graphics of the frame. In creating a custom build, he used components from his previous bike alongside new ones, such as a Boxcar Stem and Hunt Carbon Gravel Wheelset, enhancing performance while maintaining elegance throughout the design.
I love the ride of a well-made, lightweight steel frame. It's what I've always ridden and what I still default to time and time again.
The TLC stands for Tough, Light, and Compliant. The tubing diameters, wall thickness, and butting profiles are chosen based on each model and frame size.
Wilde says the Rambler SL is 'built to last, light as practical, and exceedingly comfortable.' The frame’s aesthetics appeal to my tastes for skinny tubes and understated graphics.
For the wheels, I chose the Hunt 35 Carbon Gravel Wheelset. For the tires, I went with the new Teravail Updraft gravel tires.
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