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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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