The International Bicycle Fund has cycle information for you, whether you are biking in Africa or pedaling to work. Cyber Cyclist , an online magazine, features cycling news and events, product reviews, and bike tests. Cybercycle provides detailed information on equipment, repairs, trails, mountain biking, nutrition, and much more. Frames Today's mountain bike frames are made of many different materials, some very sophisticated and each with its own advantages.
Steel remains the industry standard frame material.
These types of steel are usually found in the most inexpensive mountain bikes and should be avoided if you plan to leave the pavement. This type of welding can be recognized by the rough appearance of the weld at a joint. The other way of joining tubes or adding fittings is brazing. This is usually done with silver or brass. A lug is usually used to attach tubes with the brazing process.