Strong frame with good steel

All the excellent properties of carbon fiber material, especially the strength, are shown in the manufacturing process. The quality of carbon fiber parts produced by the first-tier famous brands is very reliable and sturdy, and can be used with confidence, while many too cheap carbon fiber parts are not necessarily reliable in terms of strength. So if you want to buy a carbon fiber bike, make sure you choose a product from a major brand.

Frame Benefits

Carbon fiber frames are characterized by "lightness, good steel, and good impact absorption," but giving full play to the excellent properties of carbon fiber does not seem to be so easy technically, and there are large differences in quality among the various carbon fiber material manufacturers. Bicycle manufacturers are unlikely to use high-grade carbon fiber for frames, given the cost.

Carbon fiber can be made into basically any shape you want, and the surface is completely imperceptible, so in addition to making cooler-looking bikes, the high plasticity of carbon fiber is also an advantage in terms of aerodynamics.

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Carbon fiber is used in a variety of fields, such as to make prosthetic legs for handicapped people who play sports, or special springs. It is used to make bicycles without shock absorbers, utilizing its excellent performance in absorbing shock. For example, the ELEVATED frame of SCOTT factory is famous. However, the quality varies a lot among manufacturers, and some are very hard, so you will not know whether it is good or bad until you ride this frame.

Carbon fiber material has a strong rigidity, but for long-distance travel, the cost-effective aspect is not as good as metal frames, in terms of comfort, but also slightly inferior - long-distance riding does not need to pursue the ultimate performance and speed, many long-distance cycling enthusiasts prefer to use a more comfortable steel frame.

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