There is an allure to steel that transcends its traditional artisan appeal. And that’s its ride, the legendary benchmark that all frame materials are measured against.

Whether you’re looking at ride, strength, value or durability, steel comes out on top. It’s only when you factor in weight that it loses out to aluminum, and until you get into the super expensive carbon frames like our Xenith line, its magical ride simply cannot be matched. Which is why our Quest and Satellite continue to enjoy a devoted following. These are the original comfort road bikes and the ones against which all others are measured.

But they don’t look like the original Quest and Satellite. New for ’08, we’ve brought our size-specific tubing (SST) concept from our Xenith and Ventura series bikes and offer it on both models. While re-jigging and re-tooling, we also sloped the top tube for a lighter frame and more modern look that sacrificed nothing in terms of ride quality. These are the consummate all-rounders -- light-duty commuter, cross country tourers, even occasional racers -- that are ideal for century riders and summertime roadies alike.

		Size Specific Tubing (SST) New Sloping top tube geometry for modern looks and lighter weight Full Carbon Composite fork Shimano Tiagra/Sora 27 speed drivetrain MSRP: $785.00 Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes shipping costs and dealer assembly/prep.
Size Specific Tubing (SST) whereby smaller frames (48-54) are constructed with smaller diameter tubing to retain resiliency and ride quality, larger frames are constructed using larger diameter tubing to retain stiffness for larger riders
Reynolds 520 double-butted chromoly frame rides smoother & more comfortably than comparably priced aluminum framed bikes thanks to the natural shock damping properties of steel.
Updated frame design utilizing sloping top tube, but retaining the great riding geometry this model is famous for, plus lighter weight
Full Carbon Compsite fork is fast, light and stiff, and soaks up road vibration
Women’s specific sizing and component selection available (48, 51, 54) featuring anatomically adjusted top tube lengths & women’s specific saddles, with stem, handlebar and crank dimensions adjusted to provide more comfort & efficiency
Ritchey’s BioMax handlebar features a shorter reach & shallower drop than other road bars. With Ritchey’s unique flared back flats, these “Bio” fittings make for a supremely comfortable handlebar
Low spoke count, Alex wheels offer less aerodynamic drag than higher spoke count wheels, are lightweight for performance and feature the latest engineering and manufacturing techniques for durability
FSA’s Vero triple crankset is forged for durability and offers the rider a wider, more comfortable gear range than standard-sized or compact-sized double chainring’ed cranksets
Tektro dual pivot brakes and auxiliary levers offer safe, secure braking from any hand position
Shimano Tiagra/Sora drivetrain assures light, precise shifting throughout the entire 27-speed gear range
Vittoria Zaffiro 23c tires for legendary road holding capability and ride quality
Selle San Marco’s Ischia saddle rides comfortably & efficiently with classic Italian styling