Originally Posted by james57
Yes .. I have sent another similare thread but am desperately searcing for some in depth information. I am seriously considering the purchase of a magnesium alloy frame and would appreciate additionnal information. I am not talking about Aluminum with some Mg but +95% Mg alloy with some other elements. Those tubes are extruded and welded together probably with some kind of TIG or laser method process, stress releived, etc ... Frames branded under Merida (909), Paketa rocket, Pinarello dogma are using such Mg extruded tubes.. beside the usual information such as : lightness, vibration, corrosion .. what can you tell me ..
Thks in advance ..
I know I'd like to try one. I personally would not be worried about corrosion. People also say the epoxy in carbon fiber frames degrades in sunlight, but I still see 10 yr old CF frames ridden and working just fine. If they lack real knowledge, people rely on rumors and hearsay, but rumors and hearsay are just that.
The pro team Fassa has been racing on Pinarello Dogma magnesium frames for the last three years, so they must work for them.
Magnesium is supposed to provide exceptional vibration dampening, so the story is they should be comfy.
If I was going to get one, the Merida might be the direction I'd go in if a dealer was available.