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So are you looking for a suitable material for your bicycle frame? There are many types of materials, including steel, aluminium, titanium, carbon fibre and so on. All materials can work equally well to becoming your suitable bicycle frame. They each have their purposes and strengths and weaknesses. This article will discuss the more common ones, namely the steel and 'chromoly'.

Steel

In other words, it is known as high-tensile steel. The word tensile relates to tension. Therefore, this makes a steel bike frame able to withstand high tensions. How much would a steel frame cost? If you are on a budget, selecting steel as your preferred material is a good choice. You will find that the price range is $200 to $400 per piece.

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