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In Reply to: RE: Is Anyone Here Into Cycling(I know "Sordidman" is)? posted by howard on June 13, 2017 at 17:15:27
And I bike commute on a heavy beater that I've got ~$1,000 into total. It is steel and actually rides nice, but my biking friends do not understand why I don't spend more for better (especially when they see my stereo!). I had the itch to upgrade during the winter non-riding season, but once I got beck on and got commuting, I couldn't see why. I like the amount of effort it takes me to ride my 16 mile journey, and making it easier isn't the right move.
I do think getting a good bike fitting would good for my aging body, and then I'd have to buy a new bike. My 2,500 miles per year does seem tougher on the low back.
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The 'light bike' is one of the myths of cycling.
Sure, for a PRO who in a very aggressive stage may climb several thousand feet and still should have some power left for a Sprint, it makes sense to shave ounces.But for MOST of us? I could LOSE the equivelent in weight of your steel bike and STILL be too heavy
Besides, not ALL steels are created equal.
For example:
Reynolds 753R is chemically identical to 531. difference are in wall thickness and the fact that the 753R is heat treated and requires a bit more skill to properly braze up without huring the material.Aluminum has NO FATIGUE STRENGTH and due to that and lower tensile limits, must be 'laid on' a bit thicker and bigger diameter. Aluminum framesets have a very finite lifetime since every stress cycle eats into ultimate lifespan. This is for 6000 series alloys, which can be mainly heat treated to mild steel tubing levels = T6.
Other alloys of aluminum have different characteristics. Some can't be welded, but take to GLUE very well.Titanium is where you want to be. An Aircraft Hydraulic Tubing alloy, like Six-Four or Three-two and a half are Ti / Al and Vanadium alloys which are amazing. High tensile strength AND a very high elasticity. They don't wear out, either. Fatigue limits are VERY high as is tensile limits.
Avoid CP Titanium (Commerically Pure)Nothing wrong with a good steel bike.
Too much is never enough
Edits: 06/14/17
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