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Old 02-16-17 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JG5
any thoughts on aluminum vs steel frame? I currently ride an aluminum frame so I am used to it but i know steel is stronger and have heard it is a more comfortable ride. Thoughts?
On the cheap bikes you won't notice a difference. Test ride some and see. Only the fancy, more expensive steel bikes offer a more comfortable ride, but even here I find tires make a much greater difference than frame material. So even a cheap bike can be comfortable, but only IF it fits you.
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