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Is this only an X Metal thing?

As far as I know that's not true. Except that California state law requires companies who sell products made with certain chemicals/materials be forthcoming about this,hence the warning. There are many other products sold in CA that don't contain the warning.
Water. That's about it
 
Cigarettes.
And then you have tobacco with an abundant amount of Polonium 210. Which is the poisoning nuclide of former KGB agent Alexander V.
Also Lead 210, so fire up smokers.
Oaks are the VERY LEAST of your concerns.

AND STILL THE DUMBEST POST EVER!
 
Never meant for this to come across as whining or complaining, never even said everyone shouldn't wear them. To each his own. Just to provide some awareness of something that could cause potential sickness and perhaps find an alternative. For those who found it easier to poke fun and dismiss, may you never have such an affliction. Or have to see someone you care about succumb to it, unable to help.
 
The prop65 warning for X Metals most likely refers to anodized/coated frames. It really depends on the specific alloy of the base frame and what treatment was done to it. I wear Ti Pennys and really do not worry about my exposure to Ti. If I was wearing a copper or annodized frame, I still would not really be concerned. The rubber is what touches the skin mostly.
I have carabiners that have the prop65 warning because of the anodizing. My painted steel carabiners from the same company have no prop65 warnings. If an annoy contains nickel, chrome, other heavy metal, that will sometimes prompt a prop65 warning but unless you’re allergic to one or both, it’s not really a concern. All of my German-made tools have prop65 warnings because of the alloys they are made of. So, don’t eat pizza with your pliers, you’ll be fine.
 
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