~LongRider~
08-22-03, 12:38 PM
Why are the Euro. models all aluminum, titantium, carbon, and boron? They dont even offer steel models. What gives with that?
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OregonBound
08-22-03, 01:38 PM
Perhaps they have determined that those materials are what sell enough to make it profitable. Why not write customer service at Bianchi and ask them?
Paul
Paul
ImprezaDrvr
08-22-03, 01:38 PM
The boron bikes are "boron steel", whatever the heck that means. That's what I've been told by the shop I'm getting the new bike from. I have no idea how boron factors into the equation, but they're steel. Actually, that was one of the frames I looked at last night when I was looking around for alternatives to the Orbea.
Edit: I'm making the VAST assumption that the materials they use in the US are the same as everywhere else. I think that's usually the case, but some companies have surprised me in the past.
Edit: I'm making the VAST assumption that the materials they use in the US are the same as everywhere else. I think that's usually the case, but some companies have surprised me in the past.
TimB
08-22-03, 07:18 PM
Boron Steel is similar to any manganese alloyed steel, ie it is similar to NiVaCrom or 853 or EOM16.5
~LongRider~
08-22-03, 08:30 PM
See, you learn something everyday. I had no idea what Boron was. :D
I used to have a golf club made from the stuff. I couldnt hit it straight to save my life.
I used to have a golf club made from the stuff. I couldnt hit it straight to save my life.