Talk:Chromoly

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[edit] Stainless?

Does chromoly count as stainless steel? —BenFrantzDale 04:02, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

No. It doesn't contain enough chromium (per this article, 1.1% max, vs. 10.5% minumum for stainless). It is somewhat rust-resistant, but not nearly as much so as stainless. After nine years, my cro-mo bicycle frame has many rust spots, but the original front wheel has rust-free strainless spokes. I love the stuff to death and wouldn't buy a frame or fork made of any other material--aluminum is less durable and doesn't ride as well, being stiffer, more brittle, and subject to fatigue. --Jnik 23:16, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

These chromium percentages seem too low, and are not consistent with levels described elsewhere on this site.

Care to link to "elsewhere"? --Jnik 01:12, 10 May 2006 (UTC)
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