Why Titanium Bike Frames?

Titanium bike frames tend to be more expensive than other metal frames, but with good reason. Titanium will not rust, even if unpainted, making it a great material for all weather biking. It is as strong as most types of steel, although half as dense and considerably lighter. If you need a large frame but do not want a heavy bike, titanium is an excellent choice. The only option that will offer comparable strength with even less weight is a carbon fiber design, like that found in many Colnago bicycles.

Carbon fiber frames are even lighter than titanium and are as strong as steel bicycle frames. However, it is not a metal and does not have the same characteristics. The design of a carbon fiber bicycle frame is an extremely important factor in determining its final durability. Colnago bicycles are widely recognized as some of the finest carbon fiber designs in the entire world and they are proudly offered by cbike.com. Colnago frames or complete packages are available. Granted, carbon fiber models are more expensive than most others, so cbike.com also offers titanium bike frames for those who prefer. You will even find steel if that is what you want. Other frame manufacturers found on cbike.com include:

• Pegoretti
• Eddy Merckx
• BMC
• Pinarello

No matter what your needs or preferences, you will find the frame you want, as well as the bike forks and other bicycle parts and accessories you need, at cbike.com

There is a huge variety of bicycle handlebars available to the modern rider. Aerodynamic models of various designs, commonly referred to as aerobars, are available for racers. If not riding for speed, the greatest factor in determining the correct type of handlebar for you is what position you want to be in while you ride. If you wish to sit upright than you will need different handlebars than someone comfortable leaning forward as they ride.

Bike forks, which hold the front wheel on, are extremely important. Although many people assume that they are basically either static, for most bikes, or include suspension for off road, there is actually much more to fork selection. As much as bicycle handlebars, forks affect your ability to steer.