| Aluminum is the one of the most common materials | | | | constantly riding even in the rainy season. |
| for bicycle frames. In fact, they are a little bit more | | | | But there is a disadvantage. Most riders would |
| expensive than its cousin, the steel. What is so good | | | | describe riding a bicycle with aluminum frame to be |
| about the aluminum material? | | | | uncomfortable. This is because of its hard property. On |
| Firstly, it is the lightest material of all, given a specific | | | | the bright side, having a harder material will also mean |
| strength ratio. This would also mean it is a soft type of | | | | greater efficiency in terms of transferring energy to |
| metal, compared to the harder steel. Therefore, | | | | the pedals. For serious riders, this is an advantage by |
| manufacturers have been making thicker aluminum | | | | itself. |
| bike frames to compete with other materials. Since its | | | | The most common material of aluminum is the 6061 |
| (aluminum) strength is not so high, its diameter or | | | | grade aluminum. The other is known as 7000 series |
| thickness has to be increased to compete with other | | | | which is a little bit harder than the former, 6061. But for |
| materials. If you take a look at the market, you will find | | | | the most part, you will be better off choosing the 6061 |
| that most aluminum frames are bigger than the other | | | | grade type. If you like something that is light and yet |
| material types. | | | | reasonably hard, go for aluminum for your bicycle |
| Secondly, it can resist corrosion. This mean it would not | | | | frame. |
| rust at all. This is very useful for people who are | | | | |