It is a huffy BMX Freestyle 20 inch......tatz all i kno??but what kind of test or how can i tell if it is a steel or aluminum frame???
2007-09-04 13:07:39 · 5 answers · asked by garrett_jew 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Place a magnet on it, If it sticks it is a ferrous metal (steel alloy). If not it is aluminum alloy, unlikely to be carbon fiber.
Aluminum doesn't rust, it does corrode if unprotected with paint or anodizing. It turns to a gray powder.
2007-09-04 16:00:33 · answer #1 · answered by Dennis F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's BMX, it's probably steel.
Get a magnet and try to stick it to a frame tube. Be careful not to scratch the finish....you can put a dishtowel over it before you test.
Another good way is to put an angle grinder on the metal. If it sparks, it's steel. hehehe :o)
2007-09-04 13:13:38 · answer #2 · answered by Ride!Urban 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Put a magnet on it. If it is a ferrous metal the magnet will stick, and the metal will rust. If the magnet falls off it is aluminum.
2007-09-04 13:13:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
doesn't matter what kind of bike it is take a magnet to the frame and if it sticks then you know its steel. if it doesn't then you know its aluminum or you can leave it in the rain and see if it rusts
2007-09-04 15:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by floorguy28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a magnet if it will stick it is metal
2007-09-04 15:00:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋