Choosing
the Right Bike Frame
By Gilang
Schwinn Mountain Bike Frame |
Bicycle
frames were originally manufactured in steel, were very heavy, the angles lay
back with a long wheel base, making for a comfortable ride on the rough roads
of those old times. However today's fast roads and racing conditions are
different and have made these old frames obsolete.
However these frames got lighter over the years, matching in performance
with the changing scenario. Alloy steel frames made that big change as they
could be joined with each other strongly and safely to make a responsive and
very light frames.
Titanium
Bike Frames for Life (racing Bike)
Titanium is
very nice, light, but will give us a hard ride. Mixing titanium main tubes with
carbon forks and back ends would be best for easy handling, and maximum
comfort. There are a number of variant also coming in the market every other
day, so check out if there is a new one which has arrived.
Carbon Fiber
Bike Frames - Light yet Tough (Racing Bike, Mountain Bike, DH)
These frames
can be made into different designs as carbon can be molded or wrapped in many
different shapes, and not just in round profiles. They can also be flat for
aero-dynamics, or square for strength, or a mixture of all these as we find
them in the market today. Made for providing strength, comfort, aero-dynamics
and style, they come in many colors, but usually black to show off the
beautiful carbon fiber weave.
Alloy Bike
Frames - for All Types (BMX, Mountain Bike)
Part Bike Frame |
Alloy frames
are these days the most common choice, and which are combined with carbon
forks, and carbon chain and seat stays at the back in some cases. Alloy frames
are economical and are able to keep the bike light, and which most bike frame
reviews will vouch for.
Go ahead,
you can now have the cake, and eat it too. You have plenty to choose from,
where all depends on how much you are willing to spend. Whatever be your pocket
size, you will find a suitable bike frame to go along with that.
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