Another excellent read, thanks Andrew!
My $.02 - The only blanket statement that matters is that blanket statements, in general, are garbage.
My aluminium RSD is noticeably more compliant than my steel Chromag.
I've broken a steel frame but never an aluminium frame despite regularly riding one that is 20 years old, including stops at the local pump n jump track. But I was happy to be able to get the steel frame repaired for about $50 locally.
Finite aluminium fatigue limits are real - but so is steel corrosion and I've personally seen more rusted out steel frames than busted up aluminium frames piled onto the proverbial scrap-heap of time.
Nothing is permanent, keep an open mind, and enjoy the ride.
May 31, 2023, 9:16 a.m. - BadNudes
Another excellent read, thanks Andrew! My $.02 - The only blanket statement that matters is that blanket statements, in general, are garbage. My aluminium RSD is noticeably more compliant than my steel Chromag. I've broken a steel frame but never an aluminium frame despite regularly riding one that is 20 years old, including stops at the local pump n jump track. But I was happy to be able to get the steel frame repaired for about $50 locally. Finite aluminium fatigue limits are real - but so is steel corrosion and I've personally seen more rusted out steel frames than busted up aluminium frames piled onto the proverbial scrap-heap of time. Nothing is permanent, keep an open mind, and enjoy the ride.