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Cruiser bike frame material?

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    John Standard
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    Does the frame material matter for this type of bike ; the choice is between steel and aluminum. I
    will be riding in NYC.

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  2. Kurd
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    Steel rusts, aluminum does not. IMHO steel looks cooler with the narrow tubing than fat
    tubed aluminum.

    Thats all I can think of.

    -kurd

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    Does the frame material matter for this type of bike ; the choice is between steel and aluminum. I
    will be riding in NYC.

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  3. DiabloScott
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    [QUOTE]Originally posted by Kurd
    [B]Steel rusts, aluminum does not. IMHO steel looks cooler with the narrow tubing than fat
    tubed aluminum.

    Thats all I can think of.

    -kurd

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    Does the frame material matter for this type of bike ; the choice is between steel and aluminum. I
    will be riding in NYC. [/B]

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    Aluminum will also dent easier which may be a consideration if you're locking it up to sign poles and parking meters.

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  4. Lewis Campbell
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    If you leave it outside, aluminum won't rust.

    If you have to carry it upstairs, aluminum is slightly lighter.

    Steel is usually cheaper.

    Hope this helps.

    Lewis.

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