The TIG-welded step is clean and strong, and the full build is T6 aluminum light, corrosion-resistant, and built to last in the saltwater environment
The reason for this could be that larger volume fractions of plastic waste can be used in the form of aggregates compared to that of fibers
Its not really a secret at all just a good bike at a great price, matched with a helpful US-based team out in Phoenix to support it
Though, usually having a hinge mechanism adds some bulk to the design, so modular options are going to be heavier than a straight full-face model
So, to have a good working Stradic FK4000 almost $100 less than what they cost new before tax and shipping is not bad, but there is the time spent that you should consider, too, before doing a project like this