| How many times have we heard someone | | | | But, if you have those few extra dollars to spend, |
| researching before buying a new road bike? Chances | | | | there is something that betters the alloy frame as well. |
| are, not many. For most of us, buying a road bike is | | | | The titanium or carbon frames, are the best in the |
| simply looking at the design that suits us and goes with | | | | business when it comes to bike frames. Almost |
| what we are looking for. But if you are ready to spend | | | | weightless, they provide you the best ride you would |
| just a little extra time, you can, without much ado, find | | | | have ever had. The exclusivity of the materials used |
| something that not only seems great to ride but also | | | | though, puts them at a little higher price band as |
| matches your frame and riding style. | | | | compared to the other frames that are available |
| When it comes to choosing a road bike, there is | | | | nowadays. |
| nothing more important than the frame. The frame is | | | | You may also be a specialist in triathlons and so you |
| the key aspect, both, for the looks and the strength of | | | | will want a time trial frame which has slightly different |
| the bike. Understand and know about the size, | | | | spec to a normal road bike frame. Some riders also |
| materials used and symmetry to get a frame that suits | | | | only use the indoor track and so will need track |
| and complements you. | | | | frames, which are light and strong but also are only |
| So, now that we have decided to give that extra | | | | build for a single speed drivechain. |
| attention to the frame of the bike, what exactly is it | | | | Remember, the frame may be the last thing that most |
| that we need to know? | | | | of us would notice in a bike, but when it comes to |
| When bikes first came out, the frames used to be | | | | riding the bike, even the most stunning paint job is not |
| quite heavy as they had laid out back angles and | | | | going to help you. Hence, while one must look at the |
| pretty long wheel bases. But, in the recent times, there | | | | beautifying aspects as well, it is the frame that will |
| have been quite a few modifications that have lead to | | | | decide how comfortable you are while riding. And |
| lighter, thinner and better frames. One such frame is | | | | choosing the right frame requires understanding just a |
| the alloy frame. The alloy tubes that are used have | | | | few things. Match your inseam and height to the frame |
| the advantage of providing you with light and | | | | size to get a rough idea about the frame and then test |
| responsive frames that have, over a period of time, | | | | out the prospects. And that is really all there is you |
| become the common man's choice in bicycle frames. | | | | need to know. |