| Carbon
Fiber |
Light,
efficient, comfortable |
Fibers
can be oriented to build a frame that's efficient and
comfortable |
Professional
|
| Titanium
|
Light,
comfortable |
Not
as stiff and efficient as carbon |
Professional
|
| Aluminum
|
Stiff,
efficient |
Light,
thin-walled tubing used in competitive and professional
price bikes. How well does it absorb vibration?
|
Recreational
Competitive
Professional |
| Crome-Moly
|
Classic,
springy, comfortable ride |
Has
handling characteristics that many road racers still
prefer. May be less efficient that aluminum or
carbon fiber, often heavier |
Recreational
Competitive
Professional |
| High
Tensile Steel |
Okay,
if you never try anything better |
Heaviest
frame material |
Recreational
|
