[CR]RE rplacing aluminium handlebars

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

From: <Williamr639@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 13:57:32 EDT
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]RE rplacing aluminium handlebars

Part of the strengthening of aluminium alloys involves "age hardening" in which copper platelets are laid down in the structure.After some years these revert to copper aluminium compounds significantly reducing the alloys strength.If you want the scientific try this:- <A HREF="http://www2.umist.ac.uk/material/general/gallery/alcu1.html"> http://www2.umist.ac.uk/material/general/gallery/alcu1.html</A>
                                          Steven Robson
                                          Ulverston