0

WikiNerdia



 

WikiNerdia is a resource offered by Giantnerd® in an effort to help build a community where everyone can share knowledge in an open and honest way about products, brands, and terminology. This is a call out to all nerds in the know; help out the less experienced adventurers, pass your knowledge on or it will be lost forever! Add to it and make edits as you see fit. As with everywhere else on Giantnerd®, your collaboration will shape the way members treat and view products, categories, and the outdoor lifestyle—it’s critical to making the Giantnerd® community the best shopping site on the social web!

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z VIEW ALL

Chromoly

(edit this article) Flag as Offnesive


This is a steel alloy.  Steel is made in a variety of alloys.  Steel provides a smoother ride than aluminum, but is a heavier material and can be subject to rust if not cared for.  Steel is frequently used in road bikes, mountain bikes, BMX, track bikes, touring bikes, and in less expensive components.