Hello! im trying to buy a fixie frame online (single speed bike) but the frame is Aluminium 6061T6.what does 6061T6 means? that it is heavy or light ? does someone knows? THANK YOU!
In a nut shell, aluminum series 60XX and 70XX will weight about the same, and offer some marginal differences in frame lifeI preffer the 70XX series but I probably paid more for itYou should not be concerned What others said about what the manufacturer did with the aluminum is trueAny aluminum frame will be lighter than a steel frame of similar shape and priceSince you didn't mention what brand and model you are looking intoThere is not much we can help with For fixie that will be used in the velodrome, aluminum should be fine but for a fixie that will be used for tricks, I would suggest steel thoughSteel flexes (a bit like a spring) while aluminum cracks.
