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Old 01-28-2026 | 08:59 PM
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ABS will deteriorate if exposed to UV (sunlight) or oxygen (air).

Obviously UV should not be an issue.

ABS pipe lasts for many decades in indoor applications, so the oxidation issue is probably limited to the exposed surface... a rollaboard frame would be thicker than a schedule 40 pipe wall, so probably nothing to worry about there.

From a materials science perspective, I'd prefer carbon fiber for impact resistance, assuming I need lighter than steel or aluminum. That's for commuting by air, if driving to work ABS should be fine.
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