chromoly
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- noun
- /ˈkroʊməˌlaɪ/
- Specialized
- The stock frame isn't a bad frame, and it weighs 14 kg. So whatever I decide to do for a frame, I need to weigh a maximum of 14 kg; I would prefer to have it down to 10. But I am not sure if I can do that with a chromoly frame.
- chromoly fork
- chromoly steel
- chromoly frame
Examples
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Having cut it to specifications, we took the chromoly tubing to Chicago Metal Rolled Products, a company that specializes in bending and rolling metal.
Blog text (14) -
When we last checked in on our roll cage, it was in the form of a few lengths of chromoly tubing.
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For small-scale projects, chromoly has the advantage of low material and manufacturing costs.
Academic text (1993) -
So whatever I decide to do for a frame, I need to weigh a maximum of 14 kg; I would prefer to have it down to 10. But I am not sure if I can do that with a chromoly frame.
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Rugged 100 percent P30 Tange chromoly monostay frame.
Fiction book (1991) -
Much like a race car cockpit, the sphere is surrounded by a cage of chromium-molybdenum (chromoly steel) tubing.
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The most commonly used materials for frame construction are Chromoly steel (SAE 4130) and aluminum (SAE 6061).
Academic text (1990) -
The bicycle is built with a lightweight chromoly frame that makes it strong and durable.
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Many professional cyclists prefer bikes with chromoly frames for their excellent performance and reliability.
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This mountain bike features a sturdy chromoly construction that can withstand rough terrain.
How Strong
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Surface Forms
Morphology
chromoly = chromium + molybdenum (semi-transparent) = chrome + moly
A blended name from the chemical names chromium and molybdenum indicating composition, but the contraction 'chromoly' is technical and non‑transparent to learners unfamiliar with the elements.
Etymology
Chromoly comes from the metal names chromium and molybdenum, often shortened to 'chrome' and 'moly'. It names a type of steel with these metals mixed in, which is why chromoly is strong and used for bike frames and machine parts.