Reflect on those metal properties the next time you board that metal bird
mister structural engineer.
Have a nice day Leif.
Al

O.K., Al. But until that time, let's reflect on your response.

The properties of aluminum, like you, Mr. "Al Luminium", are soft,
pliable, and weak, compared to stronger metals (or in your case,
mettles). A long time ago, really smart people figured out that they
could take advantage of aluminum's lightness when they structured (or
yes, "engineered") it to maximize its strength. Now they can make all
kinds of things out of it from beer cans to air planes, and yes, even
recumbent bikes.

But gee whiz, Al, why the hell do I have to explain all this to you?
This stuff's common knowledge; no degree in "structural engineering"
needed.

Also, I'm aware that in the UK, it is sometimes pronounced "Aluminium",
with the "ium" at the end. Do they spell it this way too?

I'm sure I could easily find out if I just took the time to open up a
dictionary, but I suspect your response will be worth not having taken
the effort. Who knows, maybe you'll somehow tie George Bush in to it
too.

-L