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how well do carbon fiber mountain bike frame hold up?
i want to look at good racing mountain bikes and i know carbon is light. i have heard rumors that if u scratch it the frame is worthless and u shouldn't wipe out on it.
Carbon fiber is a bit overrated for mountain biking.....it's wonderful for road bikes, but my personal opinion based on experience is that it's a poor choice for mountain biking if you have any rocks on the trails you ride, or if you ride aggressively
What is the typical weight of a hard tail carbon frame mountain bike with Shimano Deodre LXs?
I am thinking of getting a moutain bike for some trail riding. Just curious to know what is the typical weight of such bike if I were to spend between $300-$400.
The lightest hard tail carbon bikes can weigh around 21 lbs and very, very expensive. Your typical $300-$400 hard tail is going to weigh 30 lbs.
how many years will a carbon fiber mountain bike frame will last if you use it only for pure cross XC ride?
well, if you're not causing undue stress on the frame, it will last longer than you're able to ride it.
Scratches, dents, and blemishes to your paint jon will reduce the life of your frame.
how to custom fit a mountain bike frame to my size?
I would like to adjust my mountain bike frame to have it fit me perfectly. What parts of my body I should measure and what to do with my bike frame? My frame's made of carbon fiber and titanium.
You can't adjust the frame, you can only adjust the seat post height, so it doesn't matter what kind of bike you have or what it's made of. You should be able to easily stand over the frame, with plenty of clearance over the top bar, and your feet should
Carbon frame bike for beginners?
I am looking to buy a road bike for daily (5k) commuting and occasional long distance riding (50-500km). Would it wise to get a carbon frame bike?
Also... is it more difficult to balance on a road bike than a mountain bike?
The easy question first: it's no more difficult to balance on a road bike than a mountain bike.
I remember when I was looking for a new road bike last year. I road tested a bunch of Trek, Cannondale, Giant, and Specialized bikes. I also
Mountain Bike Information : Mountain Bike Frame Size for Height
When choosing the right mountain bike frame size for your height, you must consider both your vertical clearance and the distance you have to ...
A dream come true
In 1996, mountain biking was finally beginning to hit its stride, evolving from a ragtag group of California hill bombers to a full-fledged Olympic sport in the Atlanta summer games. Quality bikes were becoming more affordable, and elements such as full-suspension frames, super-light carbon-fiber materials and high-end components were pushing the limits of cycling technology.
It was around this time that the city of Boulder and the Boulder Offroad Alliance (now known as the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance, or BMA) began to toy with the idea of a free, public bike park. When the Valmont Bike Park officially opens on Saturday, June 11, it will be the culmination of almost 15 years of planning, hard work and dedication on behalf of the biking community and the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department.
It wasn’t just the raw logistics that prolonged the process; there was also a dedication to the vision of making Boulder’s bike park the very best it could be. Keeping up with trends in the cycling world offered another challenge.
Mountain Bike Frames – Different Materials For Different Riders ...
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The cost of a mountain bike frame is directly based on the material used in its construction, as well as the treatment that the material has received.
Currently, there are five types of material commonly used in the construction of mountain bike frames – high tensile steel, chromoly steel, aluminum, titanium, and carbon fiber
High tensile steel is a durable and inexpensive alloy that’s found in entry level mountain bikes. It comes with a high carbon content which makes it less stiff than chromoly steel, so more material is needed to make it stiff enough for a frame, which will in turn make it that much heavier.
Chromoly steel or more commonly know simply as chromoly, is best described by its major additives – chromium and molybdenum. This is probably the most refined framing material, giving many years of dependable service. Depending on the type of heat treating and butting, you can find this material in bikes of all price ranges. The chromoly steel material offers excellent durability and a compliant ride characteristic.
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Carbon Fibre DH Bikes
called 'Pushing the boundaries' which basically tried to highlight the increased use of carbon fibre when it comes to constructing the worlds fastest DH bikes. The black shiny stuff is back on the agenda as far as DH frame builders are concerned.
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Ghost AMR Lector 7700 - Previewed Value packed 120mm Carbon trail bike: The $3250 AMR Lector 7700 packs in an impressive amount of value, but the fact that the components are hung on a carbon fiber front triangle, a very nice one at that, makes it all the more impressive. |
Month of 29ers: Brant Richards on the past and future of 29er design
Here he talks about the evolution of 29er design and how mountain biking is changing by Brant Richards Brant Richards designed the UK's first 29er frame nearly a decade ago. In this column he talks through the development of the bigger wheelsize and
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