Thread: Differences between steel and aluminum frames
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Old 03-07-12 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by noglider
Welded aluminum frames are now cheaper to make on a mass scale than welded steel frames. This became true only a few years ago. And I believe welding lends itself to automation better than brazing does. I believe most mass-produced brazed frames required individual attention.
+1 pluss for nice lugging or welding realy nicealy welded chromo frames take a tone of work.
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