Advantages of Frame
The characteristics of carbon fiber frame are "light, good rigidity, and good impact absorption". However, it is not so easy to give full play to the excellent performance of carbon fiber in terms of technology. There are also large differences in quality between carbon fiber material manufacturers. Bicycle manufacturers are unlikely to use high-grade carbon fiber to make frames due to cost issues. Despite the above-mentioned practical problems, carbon fiber frames still have advantages that other materials do not have. They can make lightweight bicycles of about 8 or 9 kg. This kind of carbon fiber lightweight bicycle can best demonstrate its advantages when climbing hills. Climbing hills is smooth and refreshing. Unlike some light aluminum alloy frames, there is no feeling of pulling back when climbing hills.
(1) It can make a lightweight frame
The carbon fiber frame is made by stacking carbon fibers in layers in the direction of stress. The carbon fiber frame is very light, which is due to its density and strong tensile strength.
(2) Good impact absorption
Carbon fiber is used to make artificial legs for disabled people to exercise, or special springs, etc. It is used in various fields. Taking advantage of its excellent performance in absorbing impact, bicycles without shock absorbers can be made. For example, the ELEVATED frame of SCOTT is famous. However, the quality of each manufacturer varies greatly, and some are very hard, so you can only know whether this frame is good or not after riding it.
(3) Frames of various shapes can be made
The basic molding method of carbon fiber is to lay fiber sheets on the mold, then pour resin into it and burn it. Frames of various shapes can be made, such as the Y frame of TREK.