The best bike frames are made from carbon fibre. Or are they? Certainly the pros ride carbon because it's stiff, lightweight and can be made into aerodynamic shapes, but is it always better than the alternatives?

Alloy frames have come an awfully long way in recent years in terms of materials and production methods, meaning that at most price points you're better off buying them over carbon. While price is one advantage, Ollie takes us through some common misconceptions in the debate about alloy vs carbon frames, and gives us a few reasons you might prefer alloy.

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