obviously an earlier model made from "carbon steel" wich was basically like hiten,bendable and heavy.i couldnt state to know for sure if its ten times stronger but i´m guessing they are because 4140 crmo is higher in tensile strength and elastic module,leading to stronger frames.and his welding abilities are better than ever,too.
ten times was exxagerated,sure.but if you broke even an old marino you´ll be cracking any available aluminium frame for sure.
wich leads us to the next point:
if you compare them to serial frames made in big quantities in taiwan or else,yes.
hey,the first ones where made in a shed,did you know?
and even back then they were pretty good given the one who made them is living in a country we all would call "poor",with multiple times less technical oportunities to build frames,i.e. anvil frame jigs or something.
he had to build his own jig to start welding frames.
taking all circumstances into account (people waiting for their frames etc) i´d still say his work is awesome..
if anyone wants to throw me phrases like:"stop waving your hardon´bout marino"like ross did:if someone was vegan,would you say he should stop?stop trying to correct an opinion someone has,its impossible.
marino is a friend of mine, staying behind your friends work is wrong?
for all those who´d say yes,youre facebook victims obviously :wink2: