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Rusted steel rivet nut on aluminum frame causing frame to corrode

I have an aluminum-framed hybrid which has rivet nuts set in it for mounting racks and fenders. I am pretty sure these are steel rivet nuts because they seem to be rusting and causing corrosion on the ...
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Aluminum or steel for my first mountain bike?

For the past few months I've been planning to buy my first mountain bike. I'm struggling with buying an aluminum bike or a steel one. I recently read that aluminum bikes are as heavy as steel bikes: ...
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Gravel bike frame material: carbon, aluminum, titaniul or steel? [closed]

For a long ride on a gravel bike, what is the best frame material?
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What are the most basic parts of a bicycle which cannot be upgraded over a period of time?

After reading this question: Cheap MTB with future upgrades v/s costly fully ready MTB, I myself had a question. What are the most fundamental parts of a bicycle? What are the things which we have to ...
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Harsh Winters bike - Steel vs aluminum frame?

I am looking to a buy a single speed commuter bike which I can also use through the harsh winters here. I have narrowed it down to two bikes - One has a 6061 Aluminium frame while the other has a hi-...
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How do different frame materials affect the handling of a bike?

I can appreciate that some materials are lighter than others and some have more flex than others, but overall, how do different frame materials affect handling of the bike? Assuming the same geometry ...
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Knowing what bicycle frame material I have

I have a bicycle frame that's really heavy. It's a mountain bike frame with shocks, so I decided to replace the entire frame with a city bike aluminum frame(I only use the bike if I have to pick up/...
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