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Which bike frame is better?

What is considered better for a bike frame: Chromally, steel, aluminium?

  • I am looking to buy a Hybrid bike, perhaps a Motobecane Cafe Noir. The frame is chromally, is that considered strong and light weight?

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    chromoly is a fairly strong and lightweight material. it will suffice unless you plan on hucking your bike around the mountains. steel is a very sturdy material and has been around for a long time bit is also heavy. aluminum is the preferred choice these days because it can be bonded with other metals (to make an alloy) to make it very light and it is also very durable, aluminum frame will take a hell of a beating before they give out. another option is titanium. its expensive, very light and very strong. if you have the cash, you might want to check out Lightspeed bikes. have fun

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it depends on what kind of riding you are doing..

rhoades357

titanium steel alloy is the best for good performance and durability. Aluminum is probably not strong enough for a frame, but is good for wheels.

martin h

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maria

Chromally is very strong. Aluminum is plenty strong enough and yet lighter weight. My 180 hp Yamaha R1 has a frame made of aluminum, as do all sport and racing motorcycles.

Random Precision

Chromoly IS steel, and aluminum is lighter. You forgot titanium and carbon fiber... Steel gives a more compliant ride, but will be heavier and you need to watch for rust. Aluminum is very stiff and has a lifespan of about 5-7 years with the kind of bike you're looking at. Whatever fits best is the right choice.

bikernoj

The aluminum and carbon fiber will be the lightest and most expensive. They will be a little stiffer as well. Unless you are doing jumps and stunts, you probably won't break the frame on any of them.

Thomas K

Cromoly is steel. While usually the heaviest material used for bikes, it is very durable, inexpensive and the best in ride feel (comfy yet lively, all things being equal).

Ben P

To all who voted STEEL ---you all RULE! Recently, I dropped by a bike shop with Ellsworths, Titus, Scott rigs with all the hype of Aluminum, high-end gears-----Yeah----their prices are enough to buy a small dirt bike ( $5000 and above).or low end naked motorcycles. ( just check motorcycle category of EBAY and look at those Kawas,Hondas playbikes! )----and to buy a real wallet-drainer ( or credit card destabilizer ) is NOT EXACTLY COOL! So go for those simple Konas, old school mt. bikes with simple yet sweet equipment----and get e REAL DEAL.

hummerhead2002

Actually, chromally is really just another name for most steel tube materials... it is generally the more heavy of all bike materials. Aluminum is lighter, titanium is even lighter, and carbon fiber (basically plastic) are the lightest. As other postings have said, it depends on your type of riding as to which one is better for you.

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