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[MENTION=302603]bikemig[/MENTION] and [MENTION=345109]corrado33[/MENTION] - the force required to execute a change is dependent on not only material properties but geometry of the assembly and parts. It is a little more complex than comparing different bikes and the force required to cause dimensional change. There is a big difference in the results between slowly applying force and using impact. In the latter case the change may be localized compared to the former where the chance can be distributed over a larger area. Bends vs dings.
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