Both 6000- and 7000-series alloys can be used for bike frames.
Aluminium and steel Alloys are the most common bicycle materials.
Window frames used to be made from steel but aluminium is lighter and does not rust.
Overall, steel is the most common. Followed by aluminium for slightly more expensive bicycles.
Mainly steel and aluminium, although other metals are also available. You may have titanium in frames, forks and components, Brass in bushings and fittings.
The most durable and lightweight materials used in manufacturing bicycle frames are carbon fiber and titanium.
It's strong enough, cheap enough and easy enough to work with.
It's strong enough, cheap enough and easy enough to work with.
The most common metal used for standard bicycle frames is steel, although it is possible to get frames made from graphite, aluminum, and titanium alloy.
Aluminium is used for many things from aluminium foil (silver foil) used for car parts and window frames and much more......
Oh sure. Carbon fiber frames are composites, and quite popular.
Aluminium.
Yes, it's possible to make bike frames from wood. Bamboo, which is naturally tubular, is particularly suitable.