Originally Posted by badcoupe:
Over time the materials can stress etc but I don't think it really bothers things perhaps under the right conditions may be a benefit. As was mentioned earlier they can be a bit heavier. My brother used to drive a tq midget for a guy that was built new in 74 and still won with it.
Back several years ago, it was bandied about, that the "memory" life of chrome moly was considered 7 yrs, but having built several, and repaired several, I kinda take exception to that thought, I'm sure that one that has been "rode hard, and put away wet", will not probably be as good as one that has had good maintenance, and a somewhat not so aggressive life. Bob