Advantages And Disadvantages Of Titanium Bicycles
Advantages of Titanium Alloy
For titanium alloy has the advantages of high strength, light weight and strong corrosion resistance, the figure of titanium alloy flashes on the planes and rockets, and the submarines. Of course, our bicycles are also included. At the end of the 1980s, titanium alloy began to be used to make bicycle frames, which quickly set off a boom, and it has been enduring until now.
So, what are the places where titanium alloy bicycles are so attractive? Here listed the 8 advantages of titanium alloy：
1. Light Weight
The density of titanium alloy is generally about 4.51 g/cm3, which is only 60% of steel, and the general titanium alloy frame is 1.40 - 1.50kg. Light weight can increase speed and reduce physical exertion when exercising over long distances.
▲Van Nicholas entry road Ventus, 3Al - 2.5V seamless cold-processed formed titanium pipe,fine hand-polished surface, suitable for casual riding, ultra-cost-effective
2. High Strength
The hardness of titanium alloy is 43% higher than that of stainless steel and 2 times that of aluminum. The tensile strength of Van Nicholas's 3Al-2.5V titanium alloy is 620Mpa. The high-strength frame is conducive to the conversion of driving force and improve maneuverability.
3. Strong Elasticity, Good Riding Feeling
The titanium alloy frame has strong elasticity, better than 30% steel, and excellent shock absorption, so it is comfortable to ride,good riding feeling, and suitable for long-term riding.
4. Corrosion - Resistant, Paint - Free
Titanium is almost not corroded in the general environment,and is almost not corroded by water, salt water, seawater, ultraviolet rays, infrared rays, and petrochemicals. In addition, the true color of titanium alloy is very beautiful, low-key and luxurious, no painting, no rust, so it is not afraid that the paint will fall off after the bump.
▲Van Nicholas Top Mountain Tuareg(Enhanced version), tapered head tube, 27.5" wheel diameter
5. Long Service Life
The recycling of titanium alloy will not cause structural damage,can resist unlimited bending without damage, and is 5 times higher than the aluminum frame, which can basically be counted as a semi-permanent frame.
6. Good Touch
The touch of titanium is warm and silky, and there is no cold feeling of other metals.
▲Van Nicholas quasi-professional road Chinook, competition car, suitable for short sprints
7. Strong Resistance To High Bottom Temperature
The new titanium alloy can be used for a long time at 600℃, with a melting point of 1672℃, which is a refractory metal. And in the environment of -100℃, titanium alloy still has high toughness without brittleness.
8. Non-Magnetic, Non-toxic, Excellent Affinity with the Human Body
Titanium is a non-magnetic metal, will not be magnetized in a large magnetic field, non-toxic and has good compatibility with human tissue and blood, so it is widely used in the medical community for artificial joints, pacemakers and other equipment.
Disadvantages of Titanium Alloy
Disadvantages: Usually, the frame is more expensive than other materials such as aluminum alloy. It turns out that the main limitation of titanium and titanium alloys is the poor chemical reaction with other materials at high temperatures. This property forces titanium alloys to be more complex than the general traditional refining, melting, casting and welding techniques, making the price of titanium alloys expensive. In fact, the price of the bicycle is not the most important, the most important thing is: cost performance.
With the development of cycling and the improvement of people's income level, titanium alloy bicycles have also formed a considerable customer group in China. If you are a low-key and tasteful person who pursues eternity and classic quality, then the titanium alloy bicycle will definitely meet your needs.
