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[–] Maalus 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Aluminium doesn't get stronger on the welds like steel does, it gets weaker. So if you screw them up, you end up with a two part bike

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Weaker or more brittle?

[–] Maalus 1 points 3 months ago

Weaker, by like 50%. Welding aluminium isn't worth it most of the time, just use steel if you need that. Otherwise bolt it together.