ALUMINIUM VS CARBON - Which is the best material for my next bicycle frame?
When it comes to choosing a new bike, there are several options when it comes to the frame material - steel, titanium, aluminum, carbon fiber - you can find very good bikes made out of any of these materials and each comes with it’s own specific qualities and advantages. However, more often than not, if you’re looking for either a standard road or off-road bike, you’ll only need to decide between two - carbon fiber or aluminum. There isn’t really one ‘best’ material – but the