Thread: 4130 vs. 853 et al
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Old 08-23-07 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by hamr22
Other than weight, is there any real difference between frames made of 4130 and frames made from 853?
The thicker the tube the stiffer it will be. Lower grade alloys are drawn thicker thus the tubes will be stiffer.
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