Metallurgy For Cyclists – by Scot Nicol
Re-published, full integral version of the brilliant Scot Nicol’s “Metallurgy For Cyclists” article series.
Bicycle frame
Bicycle frame – the heart and the spine of a bicycle :)
Bicycle frame materials – explained
Which bicycle frame material is the best? Carbon, steel, titanium, aluminium? Basics, differences, and pros & cons of each – explained.
Bicycle frame design explained
Why are most bicycle frames built with the high horizontal top tube, rather tricky to step over? How to make a frame that is light and strong?
Comfort of a bicycle (frame)
Bicycle comfort – affect of frame (geometry and type) and other components on riding comfort.
Bicycle frame geometry
Updated: 29/01/2021. This post explains the term: “bicycle frame geometry”. Frame geometry consists of important attributes like fork trail, rake, wheelbase etc. All those will be defined, explained, along with how they affect bicycle’s handling and ride characteristics. Separate posts explain bicycle frame comfort as well as how to set a comfortable bicycle riding position. … Read more