Materials in sporting goods.

Bicycle frame made of extruded and welded magnesium A bicycle frame made of extruded magnesium has been manufactured by Merida Industry Co., Taiwan, R.O.C. In addition to light weight, magnesium's lower modulus of elasticity allows the frame to flex more than other materials, resulting in a more shock-resistant frame that provides a smoother ride. Merida chose alloy AZ61A-F, because it is the strongest magnesium alloy that can be readily produced as a hollow tube, and is weldable. AZ61A has the added advantage of being part of the aluminum-zinc family of magnesium alloys, which are ...