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Originally Posted by Bacciagalupe
I've used a wide variety of bikes, and currently own both steel and aluminum. I really don't see any difference between the two based on just the frame material.
I've owned many steel, alu, Ti and carbon bikes. I cannot disagree with this more....

And for the record, my current steel bike, built up with Dura Ace 8 speed gear and some custom wheels, weighs exactly 3 ounces more than my carbon Orbea Orca with the Record group and 1500 gram wheels did.
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