Road Bike Frame Materials
Road bikes have evolved over the years quite drastically, one key development being bike frame material. Traditionally, road bike frames were made of steel – heavy and strong. Today, the focus has shifted to make road bikes as light and aerodynamic as possible to enhance performance, with the combination of attributes such as strength, light in weight and aerodynamic design leading to very fast bikes that can be ridden aggressively on roads for many years. Modern road bike frames, therefore, are usually made of Aluminium or Carbon Fibre; both of which were introduced to road bike manufacturing in the eighties and nineties.
Here at ProBikeKit, we have a selection of Aluminium and Titanium road bike frames from Kinesis.
Aluminium Bike Frames
Entry level and intermediate bikes use frames made of Aluminium – the most common material used for these bikes. Many sprinters and time trialists opt for an Aluminium bike frame because of the exceptional power transfer and rigid properties that make a solid build.
Aluminium bike frames are generally more affordable than Carbon Fibre ones and can pack a powerful punch for a fraction of the price, and with a good 10 years in a solid Aluminium road bike, it’s not like it isn’t going to last you!
Titanium Bike Frames
Titanium bike frames are strong, light and aerodynamic. With in-built flexibility, this material is incredibly durable, with the ability to absorb road vibration and thus giving you a much smoother ride on all road surfaces. You can rely on your titanium bike frame to withstand all kinds of weather conditions as it is durable enough to remain in top shape, lasting you a lifetime.
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