Originally Posted by existence
ok im new, first post, so go easy...
tell me about ti,carbon, alu. im building my first bike but have hit a brick wall when it comes to the frame...i dont shop retail but when it comes to importing frames its a nightmare. im new to road cycling so can anyone tell me what there experience is regarding ti vs carbon vs alu. i know its all subjective but im open to influence lol...
I can't believe Jock missed the big picture here. What do you weigh? What are you using the bike for? What's your budget? Do you like a stiff frame for sprinting, or do you want a more compliant frame for comfortable all-day rides? Put these in order of importance - weight, strength, price.
That's a decent start. By the way, none of the materials you mentioned can beat steel in every category.