Carbon VS Aluminium VS Titanium VS Steel | The Bike Frame Material Showdown: Which Is Best?

Bike frames can be made out of many different materials. The most popular of which are carbon fibre, steel, titanium, and aluminium. Each material has its benefits, and a dedicated following of fans. But which is actually best? We headed North to visit Ribble bikes, ride their steel, ti, alloy, and carbon CGR, and find out!

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