Isn't cro-moly steel?
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09-27-2006, 08:03 AM #1
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09-27-2006, 08:11 AM #2
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From what I've read cro-moly is a steel alloy
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09-27-2006, 08:15 AM #3
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If it's related to a frame, it's probably steel with some alloying metals.
If it's related to components, it's probably aluminum with some alloying metals.
Cro-moly is a steel used for frames. Forged alloy is aluminum. Not sure about some of the things you mentioned.Oil is good, grease is better.
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