Originally Posted by carleton

Why? Did you let this forum scare you away from the most common frame material used for bikes these days? There are plenty of folks that ride aluminum road bikes every day and don't explode.

Keep in mind that there are some folks who have invested in steel bikes that would have you believe that any other bike is sub-standard.

I laugh when I hear "Steel is Real". Yet, steel is not on the periodic table, yet Aluminum and Carbon are. Hahaha!