Carbon fibre is often thought of as being the material of choice for top-of-the-range mountain bikes. With that in mind, why are so many racers like Jackson Goldstone, Loic Bruni, Loris Vergier, and Camille Balanche choosing to go back to Aluminium for parts like frames, wheels, cranksets, and handlebars? Neil decided to dig into the details and see which top pro riders and running what, and why!
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - XC/Enduro
1:04 - Downhill
4.17 - Pro Riders Material Choice (table)
5:27 - Manufacturing Techniques
6:46 - Neils Bikes
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