Steel, Carbon, Aluminium or Titanium Bike Frames - Equivalent Materials

Steel Bike Frames, Carbon Bike Frames. Aluminum Bike Frames and Titanium Bike Frames.
Which Material is Best For Modern Bicycle Frames?
Which metals and non-metals are trending, what are the pros using nowadays, which frame designers are going against the grain and how do you make the call? Matmatch gets the specs and takes you through them.

Budget consumers often opt for aluminum frames, as do racers seeking speed over comfort. When comfort is a big consideration, steel frames are affordable and can be customized.

Titanium is a desirable compromise of all the relevant factors: lightness, durability, smooth-riding, and price. Although it comes with a hefty price tag, carbon fiber is the most common choice for pros and hardcore cyclists, appreciated for its flexible design properties, stiffness, and unbeatable lightness.