I had no idea that cromoly tubes were so expensive so Im now looking for alternatives…

a generic question I have is, does it really matter on what I use of its not for a competition setup?

I mean I dnt care if its relatively heavy… my initial thoughts was using stainless steel tubes or even construction rods but everyone online seem to recommend only using cromoly…

edit: ordered 5x25mm wtainless steel tubes for 15eur (1.5m) the same in cromoly couldnt find them under 70eur…

  • @tty5
    1•4 months ago

    What do you mean by bike rack: a car roof or hitch rack? A stationary rack/stand? Rear rack on a bicycle?

    • misery mansion
      2•4 months ago

      I assume rear rack but then they’re usually aluminium no?

      • evasyncOP
        1•4 months ago

        alu is to weak and not a good alternative to cromoly (i had the pizza rack from specialized fail on me on heavy load)

        • misery mansion
          2•4 months ago

          Ah yeah well they have weight limits sure

          Good luck on your build though!

    • evasyncOP
      1•4 months ago

      edited the title. I meant any type of rack that attaches to a bike frame