Old 11-18-05 | 10:32 PM
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Bikes: Homebuilt steel

Originally Posted by Maxxer
Aluminium for it's cheapness?
Carbon for his rigidity?
Titanium for his weight?
Steel for.... what?

What are the advantages of each?
I don't mean to be rude but this topic has been beat to death.

Carbon for light weight and vibration damping properties

Aluminum for light weight, good corrosion properties, and it's ability to build into a stiff, ridged frame without undue weight

Ti for it's no-corrosion factor and reasonably light weight

Steel for it's easy customization: ability to be either super ridged or a flexi magic carpet depending on the tubes selected. Not light though.
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