| If you are looking at purchasing a frame for your | | | | less stable than other road bike frames. |
| bike, then you need to consider the type of frame | | | | Bike Frame Types |
| you require. Road bike frames are frames that are | | | | The last thing you need to decide on is the material |
| designed for bikes that are going to be used on the | | | | used for your road bike frame. There are a number |
| road, and therefore an off-road bike frame will not | | | | of choices available with steel being the least |
| do. | | | | expensive. Steel frames are the heaviest, even |
| Road bike frames are a lot lighter and thinner than | | | | though they have been made lighter over the years. |
| off-road frames such as mountain bikes. This is to | | | | Titanium frames are great if you have the money to |
| help the bike move a lot quicker on road surfaces. | | | | spend on them. They are very light, but their ride can |
| Road Bike Frames And Size | | | | be hard, and it is suggested that the main tubes |
| The size of your bike frame is another very | | | | should be mixed with carbon forks to give you great |
| important factor to consider. Your bike frame needs | | | | handling and better comfort. The great thing about |
| to be the correct size for you, so you will need to | | | | these frames though is that made properly, they will |
| take some measurements before you go to any | | | | last you forever. |
| bicycle shop. You need to measure your inside leg | | | | Carbon fibre bike frames are what most people |
| measurements first. Once you have this number, you | | | | want. These are very popular and less expensive |
| will need to subtract 9" to have the correct | | | | than titanium frames. These frames are very strong, |
| measurement for road bike frames. When you stand | | | | and they give you a comfortable ride too. These are |
| over your bike frame, you should be able to rest | | | | perfect if you don't have enough to spend on |
| your feet comfortably on the ground, and you should | | | | titanium frames, but still want a frame that is built to |
| also have plenty of clearance from the crossbar too. | | | | last. |
| Standard clearance distances are 7 to 13cm for | | | | Personal preference is always going to play a part |
| mountain bikes, 5 to 10cm for racing bikes, and 1 to | | | | when it comes to choosing the right bike, and there |
| 8 cm for hybrid bikes. | | | | are a number of questions you will need to ask |
| Is Your Bike For Sport Or Fun? | | | | yourself, such as what type of performance you |
| The next thing that you need to decide on is | | | | want from your bike. Is comfort important? If you |
| whether your bike is going to be used for racing or | | | | want to sit more upright on your bike, then you will |
| just for fun. If you are looking for road bike frames | | | | need a slightly larger frame, but you still need to |
| for racing bikes, then these frames will be designed | | | | ensure that you have the correct crossbar clearance. |
| for speed, and in many cases, they are lighter and | | | | |