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09-01-09, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NormanF

Modern aluminum is compliant and forgiving. That's why the material has all but replaced steel as the tubing of choice on most bikes. Things have changed since 1988.

For frames,yes. But not for forks. Alloy forks + skinny tires = carpel tunnel for me.

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