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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: HEYWOOD BMX on August 19, 2007, 02:38 PM

Title: Alloy Frames
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on August 19, 2007, 02:38 PM

 :) I have noticed that most allloy frames are either 7005 or 6061,please can someone elaborate on the difference? From experience I feel that 7005 frames seem to have a lot more rear end flex than those made from 6061.Is this true,or just me???

                Thanks,

                James

Title: Re: Alloy Frames
Post by: zed4130 on August 19, 2007, 03:24 PM

i find alli frames very stiff and ive had 7005 and 6061  much stiffer than steel , good for bmx frames , but not as strong as steel ,

Title: Re: Alloy Frames
Post by: Dingobmxer on August 19, 2007, 05:53 PM

I think 6000 series alloys have to be heat treated and 7000 series dont, hense the difference

 :) DINGO :)

Title: Re: Alloy Frames
Post by: zed4130 on August 20, 2007, 11:29 PM

ive got a 7005 t6 heat treated racing bike, thats heat treated, ? stiff as fook  :daumenhoch: