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Old 03-25-15 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by thugpipe
Actually the nano is made of 4130 chrome molly
You're right,I could've sworn they were hi-ten the last time I looked at the listing.

Originally Posted by thugpipe
My bully which has a much longer 4130 minivelo frame is 27lbs though if i switched from the hookworm tires to kojaks it would be sub 25lbs. I personally think the extra pounds have never negatively effected performance.
I noticed a world of difference in my Safari after going from Spec Crossroads to Marathon Supremes of the same size. Much easier in stop-and-go traffic,and better climbing. I get using BMX tires for bombing around without worrying about anything,but I could never do it.
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