Bike frame stiffness: Why it matters and all you need to know

Re:Bike frame stiffness: Why it matters and all you need to ... by Scoundreller on Wednesday December 21, 2022 @03:03PM (#34085676)

Also applies to fixing steel wheels. Can slam them against the ground, hammer them, and step on them to bend them back into shape without losing as much strength as one would on aluminum.

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Re:Bike frame stiffness: Why it matters and all you need to ... by joe_the_user on Wednesday December 21, 2022 @03:48PM (#34086208)

Aside from being absurdly heavy, steel wheels are dangerous since they become extremely slippery to brake shoes in rain or wet conditions. I don't think steel rims are common any more - or at least they shouldn't be unless you use disk brakes or something.

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Re:Bike frame stiffness: Why it matters and all you need to ... by whalesalad on Wednesday December 21, 2022 @04:04PM (#34086380)

I'm guessing this person might be referring to steel car/truck wheels? A lot of serious crawlers/off-roaders prefer steel wheels because 1. they are cheap and easy to fix/replace, 2. they are easy to weld on beadlocks, and 3. you can definitely repair them out on the trail with a hammer.

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Re:Bike frame stiffness: Why it matters and all you need to ... by Scoundreller on Thursday December 22, 2022 @10:30AM (#34094296)

Not common in new builds, but because of their durability and repairability, they’re still around.

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