Should i go for Ti, Steel,Alu or Carbon?

Gilles

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Hi,

Not sure i will have a clear answer to that but I like to buy myself a new hardtail frame (as a treat). I have already an alu frame, old Trek 6500 (no disk brake mount, so I believe that's old), and I thought I can upgrade the frame. Should I go for Ti, Steel, Alu again or Carbon? I'm doing mainly long XC rides and the occasional singletracks in the local wood(s)/trail centers.

Thanks,

Gilles

Bonus: Picture of last sunny BH.
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Posted : 30/05/2011 3:03 pm

peteimpreza

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In true STW fashion you should have one of each!! 8)

Posted : 30/05/2011 3:05 pm

Dickyboy

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What no magnessium?........steel is all you need though 🙂

Posted : 30/05/2011 3:22 pm

djflexure

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Nice steel frame - Cotic Soul? Look at the Soda if you want Ti but £1k more.

Posted : 30/05/2011 3:29 pm

awh

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Get a Maxlight like the amazing one in the picture, it's alu and carbon! 🙂

Posted : 30/05/2011 4:02 pm

epicsteve

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I've got hardtails in Ti, steel and Alu and it's the steel ones that get the most use.

Posted : 30/05/2011 4:08 pm

steve_b77

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I'd go for a nice steel one myself, unless you've got loads of cash and the get a Ti one

Posted : 30/05/2011 4:12 pm

matt_outandabout

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Nice XC duties? Light? Full SLX (who [b]needs[/b] more?) £1k, JD.
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Posted : 30/05/2011 4:18 pm

[Closed] Should i go for Ti, Steel,Alu or Carbon?