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Re: Best frame building material
I agree with most of what Pit Bull said about extrusion. It is very easy to work with and is very strong. However, it is very heavy. When teams have only 130 pounds to work with every pound counts.

For about three seasons or so Cyber Blue used extrusion, but this previous year we went with aluminum tubing. It worked out very well for us and in the future I'm sure we'll do the same.
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