Bicycle material
Titanium
A strong, light and corrosion-resistant metal used for premium frames and some high-end small parts.
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Advantages & Disadvantages
The main strengths and weaknesses of Titanium.
Advantages
- Does not rust or corrode
- Strong, durable and resistant to fatigue
- Comfortable ride quality
Disadvantages
- Expensive to buy and difficult to machine and weld
- Usually heavier than a carbon fibre equivalent