There's a frame type for every budget and riding style. The trick is to find what's right for you. At Matthews we have the experience and the know-how to put you in the frame that's just right. Here's a sneak peak at our frame types.  

FRAMES
 

Material

Ride

Consider this...

Level

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