Originally posted by urbantrained
I want a bike that is light weight, but obviously I want it to be quality and well built.
I don't like heavy bikes.
So what material should the frame be made from then? Aluminium?
Your kidding right. LOL.
Carbon Fibre- Light weight, strong, quality depends on the company. I highly sugest a giant Carbon Fibre frame because their seamless, Light, and really really well built. The clear coat is the same that's used on BMW 5 series cars.
Aluminum- You could get this too. It is light, and strong, won't rust either. I dont know who too buy this from, but there are plenty of good companys that make good aluminum frames.
Titanium- This material rocks. It is the best of all worlds. Stiff like aluminum, Strongest material, rides like steel. Seven Cycles, Merlin, Litespeed. This is the one that you want to get if you got the $$ to spend.
Steel-Ah the feel of steel. This is the old trusty of materials. They have been making steel frames for a really long time now, they know their buisness. Independent Fabrications makes some good ones, I'm not too sure of others, but I know their out there.
You
could get a hybrid. Lemond makes some really cool frames that are a mixture of Carbon Fibre, and some other metal. The Tete de Course is the best, Carbon and Titanium. There are so many choices out there. One thing is that almost any frame is going to be well built if you get it from a major company, and their are plenty of small ones out there that are just as excelent, just stay away from made in China. I'm sure other members will provide more detail as to frame material information.