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Old 03-08-19, 08:46 AM
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Andiroo99
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Bikes: Mercian King of Mercia (1983), Balance XR-550 (1993), Surly Cross Check, 1948 Condor British steel lightweight.

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Originally Posted by Steelman54
For what its worth, i can't see why anything but low carbon steel would be used, Possibly they used a tick higher as these seem to have some "spring" to them, but on the other hand, requirements seem so low, why would they pay more. Get sheet stock cut out shape, bend, roll, fold as needed, chrome plate, I doubt they would even stress relieve. Just my couple of cents worth of thought. What is your interest here?
Just interested in the springeyness factor they achieve and how even if you stand on them they dont lose their shape. I was just intrigued in terms of the very specific material being used.
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