Is the seat post itself steel? I know there are both steel and aluminum alloy. If you are unsure use a magnet. If it sticks it is steel.
37154
It's aluminum and I bent mine. No worse than any other in this price range. I weigh 240 lbs. and ride on rough streets. Going to try something different like a Thompson.
1438249
it's advertised as steel. it's kinda on the heavy/solid side so i'm gonna say steel as well.
236014
Good question. I just tried some magnets and none of them stuck. So it seems whatever it is made of is not iron or steel.
1711027
It is lightweight, so I think it is aluminum -- steel would be much heavier. It hasn't rusted at all.
1308851
The wheel base is metal, the post is metal, the foot rest is metal, the part that attaches the seat to the post is metal, and the part that attaches the backrest to the seat is metal. Only the the wheels, and a few decorative coverings for metal parts are plastic.
888743
Actually, it isn't wood at all. It is a heavy plastic. I was very relieved to see that it wasn't real wood. There is no "upkeep" on this seat, other than rinsing it off. The metal is high quality stainless. I absolutely love it!
913966
The whole body is metal, I don't know if its steel, This is a very nice little care for the money and very good quality, I would purchase it again.
1215194
To my knowlegde , its completely steel and I did not see any aluminium. Legs and the small round handle are thin compared to the body. Hope this helps.
2168968
Hi, I thought ours were aluminum but go with the majority answer because I don't have access to them right now to check....But regardless, they're strong and haven't bent or even hinted of any flex under my weight - 180. One other such chair I just found via Amazon (http://www.hayneedle.com/product/kelsyusbackpackchair.cfm?redirect=false&srccode;=cii_23393768&cpncode;=39-19616628-2&source;=channel_intelligence_amazon_hayneedle) says they're powder-coated steel, which explains why you're getting mixed answers - they look like aluminum but apparently are steel.
1224127
It is metal frame. Not entirely sure what kind. I have a different set, so not sure how the base or back differs. My husband is a fairly large man and these seats support him well even with the armrests.
2081785
Good morning, STB. The seat is made out of rubber wood. I hope you find this information helpful. Adreanna, Plow & Hearth Customer Service
913964
yes, the body is steel. I just love it. Of course with the snow we've had, my granddaughter has not used it yet outside.
1413830
I believe it's aluminum. Steel would be too heavy to lift as easily as this does.
1476949
It is a heavy gauge, chrome plated steel (definitely not aluminum). The sockets for the wheels are also steel and will not break like the original base that came with the chair, which was a plastic/composite material. I recommend this product.
1602803
Its all steel. Though as my review indicated, I bought this item for only $55. I noticed that the price is way higher now. I guess it was a "steel" for me!
976480
I believe it's steel, but suggest you contact the manufacturer to confirm that.
1317215
Steel is magnetic. The item description says it's made of stainless steel, so it would be magnetic. That is assuming the description is correct, which I wouldn't think it is incorrect.