What does the Frame do?
Carries the rider's weight, holds the wheels and components in the correct positions and sets the bicycle's geometry.
Frame System Component study
Frame
The main structure of the bicycle, made of joined tubes. Every other component is attached to it.
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How does it work?
The tubes form a strong triangular shape. The angles and lengths of the tubes decide how the bicycle handles and how the rider sits.
Materials & Construction
Materials commonly used to make the Frame.
Aluminium
A light metal alloy and the most common material for frames and parts on entry-level and mid-range bicycles.
Learn more about AluminiumCarbon Fibre
A composite made from layers of carbon fibre sheets bonded with resin. Engineers can arrange the layers to make a part stiff in one direction and more flexible in another.
Learn more about Carbon FibreSteel
A strong and durable iron-based alloy. It is used for frames as well as for parts that wear quickly, such as chains, cassette sprockets and brake rotors.
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A strong, light and corrosion-resistant metal used for premium frames and some high-end small parts.
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