Friday, April 12, 2013

Will this be the last scandium ;cross frame ?

 It looks like the supply of scandium has ended. The scraps I have will not be enough to build another frame like this. At 2 lb. 13 oz.  it is really light. This customer is in the midwest and will be riding through the wet muddy conditions this fall.
 The frame has a standard threaded BB shell and a normal head tube for a straight 1 1/8" steerer fork. These factors contribute to the low wieght. the frame will be paired with an Enve carbon 'cross fork and a black King headset. Beyond that I don't know what parts will be mounted to this frame.
It will be sad to see this one leave the shop but I had better get it to the customer a.s.a.p ! He has been very patient .

2 comments:

ZiDD said...

This the last scandium? No more in the future?

swiggco world said...

The future of scandium for small builders such as myself is doubtful. Maybe if aluminum really does make a comeback it might be available. Companies that make tubing can't exist without big customers. Small builders just don't buy enough tubes to make it worth while to manufacture.