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Instead of a tube which has a consistent thickness, butted tubes are cut in a way where the center is very thin and the edges are thicker. A good steel frame is actually a bit lighter and much more durable than aluminum.

Quote from: devnill on July 11, 2017, 05:22:58 pm

Quote from: here cums the fuck truck on July 08, 2017, 09:10:58 pm

yardsale bikes are often really good deals, heavy fucking steel frame bikes from the 50s-80s that last forever and have bearings that can be repacked by hand. they weigh a ton, but last forever.

Its really hit or miss. Road bikes started to get really big in the 70s and a lot of manufacturers started making cheap shit to fill a gap. The trick is to look for butted steel tubing: http://www.reynoldstechnology.biz/materials/how-butted-tubing-is-made/.

What's the difference between butted tubing and non-butted tubing? Why do you need to look for it?

I always wondered how they made those weirdly shaped tubes of varying thickness. Now I know!

Hey lads, building my own bike out of steel tubing has been a goal of mine for many years. If any of you have any experience or advice I am down to listen.