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Old 04-18-09 | 06:59 PM
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Austin Rice
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From: Costa Mesa, CA

Bikes: I currently own a Giant Brass 1 dirt jumping bike. I love it. I bought it December 1st, 2008.

How to tell the frame's material

I am looking to buy a used steel road bike, but I don't know how to tell the difference between Steel, Aluminum, and Chromoly. I heard from a friend that Chromoly welds are nearly invisible, Aluminum welds are thin, and Steel welds are fat. Is this true? Will a magnet stick to Chromoly? Thank you.
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