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		delusional on Dec 29, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Joco almost died at launch. Now, it's a lifeline f... > but an aluminium frame will inevitably succumb to fatigue cracking I'm no expert, but couldn't you just weld it up then? That's a fairly simple operation that shouldn't take more than 5 minutes and cost maybe $30.

eat_veggies on Dec 29, 2024 [–]

It's possible to weld an aluminum frame but you'll have to heat treat it, at which point it's no longer a simple and cheap operation.

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/To-the-Point-Heat-Treating-Alu...

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