2016 Tracer 275a 6061 or 7005 or what Alloy?

Hmmm... I remember when 7005 was touted as the "high end" aluminium and 6061 was regular "cheaper". Manitou's, Yeti's, Alpinestars and others were all USA made and 7005...of course they all cracked to bits.

I got a speedy answer back from Intense they say 6061 for the T275a

From what i remember from the old days and when I did some metalurgy at uni. 6061 is easier to weld, but not quite as strong or as good for working with (butting etc) where 7005 is a bti stronger and better for working (hence it's legendary status as Easton Program/Varilite for the butting and also for smaller tube sets)... but is sucktastic for welding, hence why Easton eventually replaced it with 7000SC.*

*don't quote me on that, failed engineering student