Thread: Using mild steel, will the frame collapse and kill me?
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Old 06-15-15 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Noice
Thank you so much for all the replies. I think in light of all this I will invest in the 4130 steel to save weight. What kind of thickness do you guys recommend when using 4130? I was thinking 0.889mm for top and seat tube with 1.245mm for the bottom.
How heavy are you? What size frame? A 1.245mm wall thickness might be overkill for the down tube depending on your weight. It could make the ride uncomfortably stiff if you're a light weight.
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