Steel Reddit Comments Summary

US Steel and Nippon Deal

• US Steel has been mismanaged and needs an injection of cash; shareholders and CEOs are criticized for not prioritizing the company.
• Nippon's investment in US Steel might bring positive changes but there are concerns about job security.
• Critics question why Nippon Steel might invest in Pittsburgh, emphasizing nationalistic xenophobia in politics.
• Union opposition to the deal is seen as misguided and could potentially lead to the closure of plants.
• Blocking the sale of US Steel could have negative consequences for Pittsburgh's economy and workers' livelihood.
• There is skepticism about US Steel's threats of moving if the deal falls through and doubts about solutions being offered.
• Emphasis on the impact on communities where US Steel plants are located, such as Braddock, North Braddock, and East Pittsburgh.
• Some users see blocking the sale as a mistake, indicating that US Steel needs investments to modernize.
• Concerns about the potential closure of plants, loss of jobs, and the impact on the environment are highlighted.

Steel Bikes

• Various popular steel bike brands are recommended such as Fairlight, Bombtrack, Curve, Chumba, Mason, Brother, Norco, Ribble, Maverick, Otso, Breadwinner, Rodeo Labs, Ritchey, Sklar, Black Mountain Cycles, Kona, Salsa, Surly, All City, Niner, Penhale, and Wilde.
• Positive user experiences are shared regarding owning Fairlight Secan, Niner RLT 9 Steel, Chumba bikes, All-City Gorilla Monsoon, etc.
• Users appreciate the quality, durability, and unique characteristics of steel bikes for gravel riding.

Miscellaneous

• Recommendations for brands and discussions on steel bikes dominate the comments.
• Critiques are raised regarding the mismanagement of US Steel and concerns about the impact of blocking the US Steel and Nippon deal on jobs and communities.