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rictus01 · 22-10-04, 12:33 PM

Having had just about every sort of can over the years, most of the carbon race cans are just foil lined and not metal sleeved. the road legal one could be different though.

depending on make, carbon are lighter and easier to keep clean.

however they are more fragile and can crack in a spill. also if not re-packed you can get the carbon bubble or even burn through.

Titainiun, has a matt finish so perhaps doesn't look as good, is generally quite strong, however can split when dented badly. it won't burn or bubble up if not re-packed regularly, but may dis-colour a bit..

Stainless, is the most durable (but heavy) alloy is the cheapest.

it very much depends on what your use of the bike is going to be ?

i'd say the Carbon are the best looking, but do stay on top of the re-packing (about every 4000 mls or so) also if you're fairly new to biking, then perhaps something stronger would be in order.

Titanium, is seen as "cool" as well, gives a bit more durability,doesn't need as much cleaning (as it's a matt finish) and you can get away with re-packing less frequently, although you can get the coloured titanium cans (not a great fan, bit tacky IMO).

Hope this helps

Cheers Mark.

22-10-04, 12:33 PM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Having had just about every sort of can over the years, most of the carbon race cans are just foil lined and not metal sleeved. the road legal one could be different though. depending on make, carbon are lighter and easier to keep clean. however they are more fragile and can crack in a spill. also if not re-packed you can get the carbon bubble or even burn through. Titainiun, has a matt finish so perhaps doesn't look as good, is generally quite strong, however can split when dented badly. it won't burn or bubble up if not re-packed regularly, but may dis-colour a bit.. Stainless, is the most durable (but heavy) alloy is the cheapest. it very much depends on what your use of the bike is going to be ? i'd say the Carbon are the best looking, but do stay on top of the re-packing (about every 4000 mls or so) also if you're fairly new to biking, then perhaps something stronger would be in order. Titanium, is seen as "cool" as well, gives a bit more durability,doesn't need as much cleaning (as it's a matt finish) and you can get away with re-packing less frequently, although you can get the coloured titanium cans (not a great fan, bit tacky IMO). Hope this helps Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!