Bike Frames Explained

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Bike frames have not changed very much since their invention. By learning about the different materials available, you will be able to find the right bike frames for you and your riding style.

The year that the first bicycle was built was 1817. This first bicycle was invented by German, Karl von Drais, and was called the “swift walker.” This name was given to this bicycle due to the fact that it did not have any pedals and people “walked” rather than rode on them. The first bicycles were constructed of a wood bike frame that had two wheels to support this frame. The bike frame was covered by leather for comfort. These first bike frames and the materials that they were constructed of have undergone many changes in the years since this first bicycle was invented.

Tubular steel bike frames began to replace the wooden frame during the latter part of the 1800s. These bicycles were very strong, but they were also very heavy, which made them difficult to control and ride. Steel is still a widely used material for bike frames, but there are other materials that are very popular as well, including titanium, carbon fiber, and aluminum. ...

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