Titanium Bike Frames
Road Bicycle Frame Material???
I’m a bit in the dark here. I’m about to make the switch to a road bike from a mountain bike (I’m currently living in the city). I was set on getting a Giant OCR aluminum framed bike, but after doing a bit of research found out that people say it is NOT a smooth ride, and steel is much more comfortable, and that newer steel frames are getting lighter as well (with weight being previously a pitfall for steel). Can someone break down the differences, and what I should get? I don’t want titanium, or scandium etc. because I must consider price. Also, what are some good STEEL framed bikes to consider? I’d want the STI shifters (the shifters on the brake levels). Also, if someone knows a lot about bikes please email me at pinetreeforest123@yahoo.com, I’d really appreciate talking to someone knowledgable. My budget is 500$ or below as well. Thanks!
You won’t be getting much for $500, and won’t really have a choice at that price point. You will be getting heavy wheels, Sora shifters (that you can ONLY shift from the hoods), Taiwanese Tektro components, an all aluminum frame and probably an aluminum fork. You’ll be lucky to find a carbon fork at that price.
Not to disappoint you, but your budget is VERY low for a new road bike. For some reason, they tend to be more expensive than Mountain Bikes, and there is a large price gap between your budget and a decent starting ride.
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MICRON DELTA+ EXHAUST Micron Delta + is a classic style slip-on engineered to the highest standards in either titanium or stainless steel. It is fitted with removable db killer to ensure conformity in noise sensitive areas. The Delta+ is distinctive in design and offers the optimum power increase to your ride. Complete with connecting pipe where applicable…. |
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Kent Sierra Madre Men’s Comfort Bike $176.48 The Kent Sierra Madre is a perfect all-around comfort bicycle. It features a durable aluminum dual suspension frame for enhanced rider comfort. The drivetrain is tried and true Shimano 21 speed equipment with Shimano Revo Megarange twist shifters and Tourney TX70GS derailleurs. The ProMax linear pull brakes combine strong power with light lever action for safer braking. Roll in comfort on lightwei… |
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GMC Denali Pro Road Bike (56cm Frame) $299.99 The Denali PRO Road Bike from GMC delivers higher performance at a lower price. At the heart of the Denali PRO, youll find a high quality, hand-crafted lightweight aluminum frame for a stiff, responsive ride. The 16 speed drivetrain is equipped with integrated Brake/Shift levers so that you can brake and shift without moving your hands from the handlebar. Dual pivot alloy brakes ensure that you st… |
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Kent Sierra Madre Women’s Comfort Bike $181.49 The Kent Sierra Madre is a perfect all-around comfort bicycle. It features a durable aluminum dual suspension frame for enhanced rider comfort. The drivetrain is tried and true Shimano 21 speed equipment with Shimano Revo Megarange twist shifters and Tourney TX70GS derailleurs. The ProMax linear pull brakes combine strong power with light lever action for safer braking. Roll in comfort on lightwei… |
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Team Bike Case $249.99 Team Bike Case. The Team Bike Case is the compact, pro-level way to transport your ride. Tough construction with foam interior, webbing straps and plenty of security measures guarantee safe transit every time. Fits most bike frames and a set of wheels. |
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2012 Schwinn Vestige City Bike $1429.99 2012 Schwinn Vestige City Bike. Schwinn calls the Vestige a commuter bike with an eco-twist. We call it just plain cool.That’s because the Vestige is made from flax fibers, a renewable and recyclable resource that performs much like carbon when it comes to damping road vibrations. Water-based paint, partially biologically sourced resin, bamboo grips and fenders and Schwalbe tires with recycled content puncture protection round out the Schwinn Vestige’s eco-friendly palmares. But aside from its minimalistic carbon footprint, the Vestige holds a few other tricks up its sleeve — er, in its tubes, actually. It turns out that flax fiber frames are partially translucent, which prompted the Vestige’s designers to add dynamo-powered LED lights inside the top tube and downtube, producing the world’s first commuter bike that glows in the dark. And as if all that wasn’t enough to commend the Vestige, it also features a 9-speed Shimano drivetrain, dependable alloy V-brakes, lightweight alloy double-wall wheels and rear rack mounts, making it a highly capable commuter, cruiser or all-around fun and fitness bike with a unique personality. |
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Derailleur Hanger for Access XCL and XCL 29er Frames $10 Derailleur Hanger for Access XCL and XCL 29er Frames. Replacement alloy derailleur hanger for Access XCL frames. |
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2012 Schwinn Vestige Women’s City Bike $1399.99 2012 Schwinn Vestige Women’s City Bike. Schwinn calls the Vestige a commuter bike with an eco-twist. We call it just plain cool.That’s because the Vestige is made from flax fibers, a renewable and recyclable resource that performs much like carbon when it comes to damping road vibrations. Water-based paint, partially biologically sourced resin, bamboo grips and fenders and Schwalbe tires with recycled content puncture protection round out the Schwinn Vestige’s eco-friendly palmares. But aside from its minimalistic carbon footprint, the Vestige holds a few other tricks up its sleeve — er, in its tubes, actually. It turns out that flax fiber frames are partially translucent, which prompted the Vestige’s designers to add dynamo-powered LED lights inside the top tube and downtube, producing the world’s first commuter bike that glows in the dark. And as if all that wasn’t enough to commend the Vestige, it also features a 9-speed Shimano drivetrain, dependable alloy V-brakes, lightweight alloy double-wall wheels and rear rack mounts, making it a highly capable commuter, cruiser or all-around fun and fitness bike with a unique personality. |
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2012 Charge Filter Hi Cyclocross Bike $1099.99 2012 Charge Filter Hi Cyclocross Bike. Want a high-performance, multipurpose road bike that delivers a responsive ride no matter where you venture? Then check out the Charge Filter Hi. A capable commuter with a cyclocross heritage, the Charge Filter Hi is as comfortable dodging taxis in the city as it is rolling over roots and rocks out on the CX course. Its strong and lightweight frame is fabricated from seamless, butted Tange Prestige tubing and features a more relaxed geometry than most cyclocross frames, making it ideal for comfortable commuting, urban cruising, and long rides in the country. Top of top tube cable routing, plenty of mud clearance, Shimano Tiagra drivetrain and Tektro Lyra mechanical disc brakes give the Filter Hi credibility in the trenches, too. Just throw some proper tires on and wait for the sound of the starting gun. |
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Selle Italia SLR Titanium Saddle $139.99 Selle Italia SLR Titanium Saddle. Despite what the name might lead you to believe, the Selle Italia SLR TT saddle isn’t a time trial saddle at all. When it comes to the SLR TT, the twin T’s stand for tubular titanium, which, not coincidentally, is the material Selle Italia chose for this minimalist road saddle’s rails. Also featuring a lightweight, injection-molded nylon shell with 30% carbon fibers for increased strength without added weight, the SLR TT is thin, flexible and highly supportive. Lightweight EVA foam provides low-volume cushioning and a full-grain leather cover adds durability, good looks and the perfect balance of grip and slip that facilitates efficient fore and aft movement without making you feel all loosey goosey when you lean into the wind and apply your legendary power to the pedals. |
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Speedplay X/1 Titanium Road Pedals $329.99 Speedplay X/1 Titanium Road Pedals. The Speedplay X Series’ innovative design and unrestricted float changed the shape of clipless pedals and continues to prove that user-friendliness, comfort, and improved performance are all attainable in a simple, lightweight package. The unique shape of X pedals provides knee-saving lateral rotation, without the self-centering action inherent in most pedals – your knees don’t have to work against spring tension. The compact, low-profile shape of X pedals positions your foot closer to the spindle for optimal power transmission and unmatched cornering clearance. And their dual-sided design ensures easy entry and exit. X Series Bicycle Pedals were Speedplay’s first double-sided design and earned a prestigious Designers Choice Award from ID Magazine, the premier publication in the field of industrial design. |
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Shimano Ultegra BR-6700 Brakes $199.99 Shimano Ultegra BR-6700 Brakes. Equipped with a new brake shoe compound, increased linear response, modified cable routing and adjustable spring tension, the new ShimanoUltegra road bike brakes are now compatible with a wide variety of frames! |
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Finish Line Pro Detailer Showroom Polish and Protectant $6.99 Finish Line Pro Detailer Showroom Polish and Protectant. Made with DuPont Teflon Surface Protector technology, Finish Line’s Pro Detailer bike polish provides a brilliant shine, plus long term protection on all surfaces of a bicycle including steel, aluminum, carbon fiber, titanium, chrome and clear coat. |
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SRAM Red OG-1090 Cassette (Black) $298.99 SRAM Red OG-1090 Cassette (Black). The lightweight SRAM Red OG-1090 PowerDome 10-speed road bike cassette combines precise, efficient shifting with lightweight performance and durability. SRAM’s remarkable machining technology yields the strength, hardness and rigidity of solid chromoly steel at a titanium-like weight. |
