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Because alluminim is a lightweight metal so it would make the bike very liught to go forward
Aluminum is a good choice for building racing bicycles because it is a light weight material so it is easy to balance the bicycle.
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∙ 9y agoBecause it's strong enough, light enough and cheap enough to make good and decently priced bike frames(and forks) of.
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∙ 10y agoBecause it's strong enough, stiff enough. light weight enough, easy enough to machine and work with and not too expensive.
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∙ 9y agoBecause it's strong enough, light, inexpensive and not too difficult to work.
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∙ 13y agoIt's strong enough, cheap enough, light enough and easy enough to weld and join.
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What resources is a bike made of?
Most modern bicycle frames are made of one of three components: Aluminum, Steel or Carbon Fiber. Aluminum can make for a more forgiving frame. Steel frames are hardy, transfer power well and are commonly found on BMX bikes and some mountain bikes. Carbon Fiber frames are the lightest and most expensive frames and are only found on the high end road bikes.
What is a K2 bicycle?
K2 is a brand of a bicycle. Mainly expensive high quality bikes are made by this company. Any more bicycle questions ask Calebsbicyclerepair@twcny.rr.com
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Which store has better certificate frames?
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What Makes the Best High Quality subwoofer how can you get it at a lower price?
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Is a bike made out of metal?
Over the years a wide variety of materials have been used in bicycle designs. The earliest bicycle-looking designs used wooden frames. Overall most common material are various steel Alloys, with aluminium as a second. Then there are titanium frames, carbon fiber frames, a few thermoplastic frames, fibreglass frames. Even some listed as Magnesium (alloy) frames.
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The high quality aluminum alloy material and frivolous hollow plastic parts design.
What is the purpose of using a titanium frame?
Titanium bicycle frames offer a high degree of strength for a relatively light weight with fairly good stiffness and little to no corrosion over time.
Quality of aluminum fencing?
Aluminum fencing is quite reliable (more so than wood fencing). For extra security, install aluminum fences high enough that people couldn't easily climb.
What companies manufactures of road bicycles?
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Where can I purchase a nice cast aluminum outdoor dining set?
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How much is a Murray monterey bicycle from 1968 worth?
Murray's were/are department store bikes, and as such don't have exceptional value to collectors unless it's one of the oddballs like the spaceliner which are worth a little to a lot more depending on condition. At the very maximum you might get 150 dollars If you had one still in the box, that might go for 500 dollars or so.
