For over a century, steel bikes have offered millions of riders an enjoyable, durable ride. The strength and stiffness of the material still is legendary. We have been building Zinn custom steel frames for over 27 years (since 1981), and we understand the material, we love the material, and we make sweet bikes out of it.
Steel is stronger, stiffer, and, of course, denser, than titanium, aluminum, or magnesium, and the True Temper OX Platinum tubing we use has an incredibly high ultimate tensile strength of 217,000psi, giving it unprecedented fatigue life under high loads. The Merano offers great ride with incomparable strength and durability. Also available with S&S couplers for easy travel.
While steel frames tend to be heavier than titanium or magnesium ones, our TIG welding method with a single strengthening gusset under the down tube offers great strength and longevity while still maintaining a reasonably light weight. The Merano will provide a lifetime of great, responsive riding.

We also offer lugged (silver-soldered) or fillet-brazed construction for those seeking the elegant look of yesteryear.