Anodised frame?

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Scunnered
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Anodised frame?

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Just wondering: does anyone make/sell anodised aluminium frames?
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Re: Anodised frame?

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yes. Not sure which brands currently use this finish though.

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Vitus Duralinox 979 was a frame from way back when.
https://www.vintagevelo.co.uk/blog/vitus-979-duralinox/

I don't think anyone does them nowadays.
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............... but only in black .......... and with carbon forks.

Vitus came in colours and was anodised alu all over.
I had a red one.
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Note that anodizing will slightly reduce the fatigue strength of a frame (because the hard surface can crack, and those cracks can then propagate into the metal beneath).
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