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Mountain bike frames are made from a variety of different metals. Some sturdy frames are made from titanium alloys, while others are made from steel. Lightweight mountain bikes may also be made from aluminum.

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the type of weld depends on what the mountain bike is made from but Tig welding would be proberly be the best type.

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