Originally Posted by
unterhausen
I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure you are going to have problems.
The article at wikipedia says that 6061-T0 has yield strength of 8ksi vs. 35ksi for T-6
My guess is that they heat treated the tubes to T-6 before gluing, so that the design loads assumed the higher yield strength.
That is the article that caused me to panic. Aluminum transfers heat like crazy so the tubes may have lost their temper as well as the plate.
Oh well, it has been fun. I'll see how it fits and ride it around a bit and then buy a steel frame.
Thanks for the replies.