Steel is back this competition frame is hand made in italy with the legendary columbus spirit triple butted tubing the tig welding technique used increases the stiffness of the frame the nemo lugged sleeve with integrated sear clamp connects the top tube and seat tube to the rear stays for the better stress distribution and resistance in the frame the tapered head tube with columbus monocoque fel fork increases the reactivity of the frame and the handling of the bike the new steel dropouts