Steel has gained a reputation in certain circles as being slow, heavy and technologically outdated.  But the reality is that steel has never been stronger, lighter and more durable than it is today.  The steel Classic frame is timeless in its simplicity and graceful tight lines.  Commonly believed to be a much heavier frame than carbon, the advancement of technology has helped to shed steel frames of excess weight through thinner-wall tubing, providing the frame with more tensile strength but also a lighter weight.  Formigli's Classic weighs in with the lightest of the steel frames on the market at 3.4 pounds or 1.380 kg. Riders that choose the Classic will appreciate a smoother ride with less road vibration thereby decreasing low back pain.