Bicycles that use carbon fiber as the majority of frame components are currently the choice of sports professionals, amateur triathletes and cycling enthusiasts the world over.
As a triathlete, owning a light, fast and resistant bicycle made with this material will allow you to complete the cycling stage of the competition in a better and faster time and set a new personal best.
Carbon fiber is a man-made material that is constructed from layers of various carbon sheets together with the grain running in opposite directions from each other, giving the material amazing strength. This is also a very light material and therefore an ideal product for making a wide variety of things.
The other benefit of making a bike frame from this is that the manufacturer can sculpt, shape, and bend the bike or component design any way they want. The shape of the bike frame is usually the same, a similar design to what you will be used to, but it is often made from a single piece of material molded into a strong and durable design.
When buying a bicycle, it is best to first establish your budget. They are not cheap! Bikes that are a combination of carbon and aluminum or titanium are also available at a lower price, but will not provide all the benefits to the rider. A second hand CF bike or CF frame will also be a great investment for the amateur athlete. Triathletes take care of their equipment with infinite care and you can guarantee that any bike will be in good condition.
This type of frame will be an expensive investment, but once you’ve had one, you will never come back.
