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Old 03-19-2017, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by OtayBW View Post
I'm wondering what the rationale was for this comment about modern steel vs stainless - performance issue or just the builder's preference?
Jumping in..I had a stainless steel Waterford, and even tho 3 times the $..it rode like a.....

steel bike. I couldn't tell any difference between it and a R-22(lugged steel frame, both) I had.

Not sure the differences in performance(none?) justifies the added $. For that $, get a titanium frame.
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