The most common bike frame material out there for 3 reasons: it’s (fairly) lightweight, stiff and cheap. Aluminum is a great choice for sprint lovers who don’t want to lose any power or forward motion as a result of frame flex. That said, its biggest strength is also its major weakness – the stiffness of the bike means that it will reduce even the most hardcore triathletes to tears on long rides with bumpy roads.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 18:04:16 +0000