Originally Posted by
joesch
Why is this as long as its not rusting?
Seems to me that chrome protects the metal as a coating.
BTW, I love shiny metal bikes, especially brushed TI & SS
I am NOT a metallurgist, and don't pretend to understand the processes, but it makes the steel more brittle. At least that's the position I've heard from frame builders/paint guys.
Side note, I love titanium.