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A Look At The Strengths and Weaknesses of Steel and Aluminum Framed Bikes
Bikes have been around for hundreds of years and there are so many different bikes to choose from now. Traditionally bikes have been made of steel but there have been many alternative bikes produced using different materials. A very popular alternative at the moment is aluminium, which is even now being used in snowboards and surfboards. Lets take a better look at the qualities of aluminium and see how it compares to steel?
Strength. Steel frames tend to boast approx twice the strength of an aluminum frame, which could suggest that aluminum would not be suitable for high impact bike riding. However, because of the fact aluminium is such much lighter than steel (40% lighter) the frames can afford to be thicker and thus match the strength of steel. That said, some forms of bike riding really do subject the frame to some extreme forces and in this instance thick strong steel is the only option.
Performance. Steel is approx 1/3 more stiff than aluminum. Whilst you would automatically think a more forgiving ride would result, bike riders tend to say the opposite is true. Lots of riders feel that steel frames are more comfortable. In events where weight is of the utmost importance, aluminium frames tend to outperform the heavier steel. However when strength is the main quality required, steel consistently is the preferred choice
Cost. The cost of a frame is dependent on various things, most commonly the steel or aluminum quality. Although very costly, there a new steels that have been produced that maintain their strength, yet weigh close to what aluminum does. Also, as aluminum use becomes more widespread, is costs in lower end products is coming down. However, due to the fact steel is more readily available and is the standard for most new and second hand bikes, it is usually cheaper than aluminium.
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where can i find ruth orkin's "american girl in italy"? a large framed one preferrably?
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Answer:
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