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What about Stainless Steel?
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11-16-04 | 04:45 PM
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Stainless (while possibly making for a very pretty bike) would be a terrible choice for a bike frame. It tends to be on the brittle side and relatively weak compared to steel. On top of that, it's more difficult to machine and more expensive.
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