Weis Hammer Track Steel
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Build 27/30
Material and Manufacturing quality 9/10
Paint and Finish 10/10
Weight 8/10
While the Weis Ti might be a good tool to flex that special titanium tubing of yours, the range of paint options available on the steel version is nothing short of impressive. The steel frame is, unsurprisingly, a bit heavier than its titanium counterpart, but the level of craftsmanship remains equally high across both.
Ride 25/30
Geometry and sizing 8/10
Versatility 8/10
Handling and comfort 9/10
Like the titanium version, the Hammer Track’s geometry, at least in the size I rode, features a pursuit-style top tube, which, as you know, isn’t my personal preference. That said, compared to the Ti, the steel Hammer Track offered a bit more flex, giving the frame a livelier feel that better suits its aggressive geometry, but also a smoother riding experience. The titanium version felt too rigid for me, but that comes down to personal preference.
Value 21/30
Price 7/10
Availability 8/10
Used Market 6/10
Starting at $2,250, the steel version feels perfectly justified to me, with its mix of Columbus Life, Zona, and Spirit tubing, handmade in the U.S., and finished with some of the most creative paint work in the industry. Lead time is around 12 weeks, though some Hammer Track steel frames are usually available through the “ready-made” section. They also tend to pop up on the used market from time to time, certainly more often than their titanium counterparts.
SSS Factor 9/10
I personally found myself enjoying the steel version more than the titanium one. The titanium gave me that “stiff as dead wood” feeling that I know some people enjoy, but I enjoyed the steel version more, as it felt more alive.
Unrelated side note, but having tried both, I enjoy Weis’s Titanium gravel more than the steel one.
