Monday, January 31, 2011

Carbon MTB Frames for that classy bike


If one finds the best of the road bikes which come with no gears, no suspension and are fitted with no upgrades, then probably the Carbon MTB Frame will do. As per the new technology and the new inventions that take place, the MTB frame is the best new solution for varied kinds of mountain bikes. Many companies decide upon making bikes which are sturdy and come with carbon handlebars that offer the best gripping and can be supported with bigger wheels and other specific equipment.  At the same time the crafting of such mountain bikes is done with the help of carbon frames and its testing is done by riding them to check their capacity to work sturdily.
Mountain bikes are supposed to be more agile, sturdy and tough which is why they are made from Carbon MTB Frames in the first place. For many sports which require tough racing environment then probably the features such as its agility and strength count the most. It is due to such features that the carbon fork of the bike is carefully developed. And with such care hilling down a mountain won’t be a concern anymore. Some of the most important features of the mountain bike are supposed to be its big tires, extra strong disc brakes and the comfortable long wheel bases. This ensures that while the rider is on the bike the bike offers a lot of movement suspension. Such performance delivery is easy to handle and is somewhat similar to the performance of a mountain bike minus the engine.

For different variety of bikes which are used for cross country races the carbon framing is the best that can be availed in order to make the bike more light weight, flexible and much easy to maneuver from one turn to another. For requirements of full suspension and for the controllability the bikes are safely provided with the V- brakes as a protective measure. The carbon MTB frames can change as per the requirements of the rider. Right from change of brakes form steel to chrome, to the design of the frame, a lot has been changed and made more compact, lightweight apart from providing them different styles and forms. This ensures proper and long time working of the bike and less maintenance as well.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Carbon fibre: the next gen material for MTB

Carbon fibre is a form of carbon compound which is made up of thin fibres of carbon atoms that have a diameter of about 0.007 to 0.012 mm. Various cyclists all over the world are going gaga over carbon bicycle parts because of their sturdiness and long life.  More and more companies are landing up in the field of carbon MTB frame manufacturing and competing against each other in providing the lightest carbon parts for the bicycles.  Carbon fibre is a man made material made by putting many sheets of carbon together with the grains in opposite directions. This method makes a very strong bike that is extremely light in weight and is preferred by novices, hobbyist and professional cyclists all over the world. Due to various experts and experienced people available at the dispense of various cycle manufacturing companies, the great step of mastering the art and the techniques and process of making high quality carbon handlebar, carbon MTB frame and other carbon bicycle parts have got critical importance that has been achieved by many professionals.

Getting a carbon bicycle is like an investment and you have to take proper care of it. It is always advised by experts to get various carbon bicycle parts such as carbon handlebar, carbon MTB frame, carbon tyres etc and get them assembled by any professional in order to get the best bicycle for you. The lighter your bike, the costlier would be the part. Professionals all over the world prefer these carbon bicycles because they are light weight and sturdy. Even though this material is extremely strong and sturdy, proper care and maintenance of the bike is necessary to keep it functioning properly. One should always be aware of the sensitivity of the object. Deep scratches or cuts are needed to be evaded as soon as possible, but if it does happen the bike should be looked over by an expert professional having years of experience in dealing with carbon bicycles. These minor issues could lead to the breakdown of the carbon and that would be really disheartening for you. Always go for the best of the parts and take proper care of your bicycle and enjoy safe rides with it.