Thread: Steel or Aluminum?
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Old 08-20-07, 11:12 AM
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A steel frame can be modified, i.e. you can move cable stops around, add rack braze-ons, kickstand plate etc. In addition, a steel frame takes on clamp on attachments better. If it gets ever gouged in the process, it usually does not matter.
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