nvkid909
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i ride alu but i'd say steel (triple butted) hardtail or even rigid is best. a good character & ride quality, some shock absorbtion built in. some ti frames are deliberately built with flexi-stays or even a small shock connecting them to the frame (no pivots).
i'd avoid carbon unless i was a svelt roadie who needs to eat to survive, lol
i like double or triple alu just for the direct response when you stomp up hills. you stomp, it goes. strong enough to take some beating unlike carbon imo. but alu can fail in a nasty way (snap)
i seen some composite lattice tubing, litterally see straight through it, looks strong but must be a beggar to clean, wouldn't trust it myself. can't remember their names but they make whole bikes.
if i had more money, ti. until it breaks, alu
Originally Posted by ricksome /img/forum/go_quote.gif Chain vs Belt vs Drive Shaft Steel Frame vs Carbon Fiber vs Chromium Aluminum vs Other Compositions Anyone care to comment and educate me and others reading this thread about different bicycle technologies? |
i ride alu but i'd say steel (triple butted) hardtail or even rigid is best. a good character & ride quality, some shock absorbtion built in. some ti frames are deliberately built with flexi-stays or even a small shock connecting them to the frame (no pivots).
i'd avoid carbon unless i was a svelt roadie who needs to eat to survive, lol
i like double or triple alu just for the direct response when you stomp up hills. you stomp, it goes. strong enough to take some beating unlike carbon imo. but alu can fail in a nasty way (snap)
i seen some composite lattice tubing, litterally see straight through it, looks strong but must be a beggar to clean, wouldn't trust it myself. can't remember their names but they make whole bikes.
if i had more money, ti. until it breaks, alu