Is there any difference between an aluminum alloy steerer and a steel steerer besides weight? Are their any durability concerns with aluminum? I am looking at a rockshox tora 318 solo air to upgrade the Dart one on my Gary fisher wahooI found a pretty good deal, and they have the option to upgrade to an alloy steerer for $15Thanks
Wow, I'm glad I didn't have to study this when I took Cognition in undergrad and grad school! Wish I could help you, sweetie, but this one is beyond meGood luck with this.
I assume that this is coming from the Artificial Intelligence debateMachine learning is probably just a way of saying that if a machine can learn, it can think and be intelligent like a human.
It's mostly for lighter weightUsing steel steerers is one way that companies can save a little money to achieve a lower retail price on some modelsAs long as you ride your Tora for what it's intended for, you won't have any issues with durability at all Some jump forks and ones made for abuse are made with (or preferred with) a steel steerer because steel, of course, is a bit stronger when it comes to big hitsIt also will bend rather than crack, if you case a jump eally bad or take a big frontal hitFor that kind of riding, the small weight penalty is worth the insurance of keeping your face in good shape Keep in mind, though, that all of the high end downhill forks and many jump forks are made with or available in an alloy steerer, too.so let that ease your concerns a littleThe important thing is that the steerer/crown is made for the type of riding you're giving itAs long as you don't use a cross country fork for jumping, etcyou'll be 100% fine with alloySpend the $15, you'll like itAnd it'll be easier to cut to length, too :o)
Wow, I'm glad I didn't have to study this when I took Cognition in undergrad and grad school! Wish I could help you, sweetie, but this one is beyond meGood luck with this.
I assume that this is coming from the Artificial Intelligence debateMachine learning is probably just a way of saying that if a machine can learn, it can think and be intelligent like a human.
It's mostly for lighter weightUsing steel steerers is one way that companies can save a little money to achieve a lower retail price on some modelsAs long as you ride your Tora for what it's intended for, you won't have any issues with durability at all Some jump forks and ones made for abuse are made with (or preferred with) a steel steerer because steel, of course, is a bit stronger when it comes to big hitsIt also will bend rather than crack, if you case a jump eally bad or take a big frontal hitFor that kind of riding, the small weight penalty is worth the insurance of keeping your face in good shape Keep in mind, though, that all of the high end downhill forks and many jump forks are made with or available in an alloy steerer, too.so let that ease your concerns a littleThe important thing is that the steerer/crown is made for the type of riding you're giving itAs long as you don't use a cross country fork for jumping, etcyou'll be 100% fine with alloySpend the $15, you'll like itAnd it'll be easier to cut to length, too :o)
