chromoly
Chromium-molybdenum steel
Chromoly is a steel alloy containing chromium and molybdenum, prized for its high strength-to-weight ratio.
It appears most often in bicycle frames, roll cages, and aircraft tubing—applications where strength matters but weight must stay low: a chromoly frame, chromoly handlebars.
Short for chromium-molybdenum steel.
Hollow cylindrical conduit
- buttedStruck with the head
- luggedCarried laboriously
- brazedJoined by melting filler
- ReynoldsSurname or foil brand
Columbus · dropouts · downtube · fork · geometry · custom-built · handbuilt · mitered
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- molybdenumElement forty-two
- ironElement twenty-six
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
manganese · vanadium · composition · ferrous · alloying · metallurgy · weldability · corrosion-resistant
Hollow cylindrical conduit
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- motorsportMotorized vehicle racing
- chassisStructural support base
- handlebarsBicycle steering apparatus
seatposts · cranks · stems · forks · go-karts · motorcycles · dragsters · structural
Capable of elongation
- strength-to-weightForce capacity per unit mass
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- hardnessResistance to penetration
- ductilityAbility to stretch unbroken
impact-resistant · resilient · durable · weldable · formable · bendable · heat-treated · tempered
Off-road bicycle racing discipline
- BMXOff-road trick cycling
- fixieSingle-gear bicycle
- framesetWebpage subdivision container
- complianceAdhering to requirements
responsive · classic · retro
tubing
Hollow cylindrical conduit
Reynolds · Columbus · dropouts · downtube · fork · geometry · custom-built · handbuilt · mitered · jig
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
- molybdenumElement forty-two
- ironElement twenty-six
- carbonSixth element, atomic symbol C
nickel · manganese · vanadium · composition · ferrous · alloying · metallurgy · weldability · corrosion-resistant · seamless
tubing
Hollow cylindrical conduit
- aircraftAirborne transportation vehicle
- motorsportMotorized vehicle racing
- chassisStructural support base
handlebars · seatposts · cranks · stems · forks · go-karts · motorcycles · dragsters · structural · fabrication
tensile
Capable of elongation
- strength-to-weightForce capacity per unit mass
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- hardnessResistance to penetration
ductility · impact-resistant · resilient · durable · weldable · formable · bendable · heat-treated · tempered · quenched
cyclocross
Off-road bicycle racing discipline
compliance · responsive · classic · retro
chromolycarbon fiber
Reinforced polymer composite
aluminum · plastic · wood · carbon · carbon composite
monochrome, chrome, polychrome, achromatic, chromed, chromium, chromate, chroming, moly