Framebuilders - Racks

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intheways
02-18-10, 05:46 PM
Steel or stainless steel...

I'm wondering if stainless is stronger or weaker. Stainless obviously has the advantage of rust prevention, but won't do me any good of it's broken.

Thanks

AllenG
02-18-10, 06:01 PM
Are you asking about building racks or using them?
The Utility and Touring sections will have more answers about their use.
intheways
02-18-10, 08:32 PM
I'm primarily asking about the tensile strength of the various metals.

legalize_it
02-19-10, 09:27 AM
304 stainless has about 1/3 the yield strength as 4130.
intheways
02-19-10, 03:49 PM
304 stainless has about 1/3 the yield strength as 4130.

Cool! So I can go with 1/2 the material and still be stronger.

Thanks