Billy

Modern bikes are built from a variety of materials. They are strong, lightweight, and can be moulded into advanced shapes that would be impossible for a frame made from stiffer metals to achieve.  Here I’ll cover the main types of bike material and which are the most popular. We’ll also consider how they are produced […]

Titanium, Aluminum, Steel, and Carbon Fiber are the four most commonly used materials for bike frames and forks, but how do I know what material my bike is made from? With so many types of materials being used to make bikes, it can be very challenging to work out for certain what your bike is […]

The cost of a bike frame can vary greatly depending on the material used. The most expensive bike frames are not always the best bike frames, however, the more expensive frames do offer features that cheaper frames do not have. In contrast to the more expensive options, the cheapest bike frame materials usually come from […]

What are the lightest and heaviest bike frame materials? This is a question often asked by both riders and bike manufacturers. Here, I try to answer this question as simply as possible. We’ll also establish the lightest and heaviest bikes ever made, along with the typical weights of the different types of bikes (Road bikes, […]

Have you ever wondered what makes a bike frame durable? Just like all other parts of a bike, the frame has to be able to withstand the variety of stresses and forces put on it through normal use. Not only this, but a frame has to be able to be strong and able to withstand […]

There are many different types of materials used to make bike frames. When choosing which frame is best for you, it is important to make sure that the material you choose is suited to the type of cycling you plan to do. Different bike frame materials each have their own specific qualities that make them […]