Top 5 | Bike Frame Materials You've NEVER Heard Of

Описание: Bicycle frame materials are a hot topic in the world of cycling tech. The big three which many will know are aluminium, carbon and steel.

However, there are some slightly more advanced, or in some cases slightly more quirky, materials used when constructing our beloved bicycles.

Keep watching to find out what these alternative materials are, and why we picked them for this titillating Top 5!

Did we miss any? Tell us about your frame material of choice in the comments!

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Chapters
Intro - 00:00
Bamboo - 00:30
Flax - 01:35
Carbotanium - 02:24
Magnesium - 03:23
Stainless Steel - 04:33
Outro - 05:22

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