There have been many claimants for the title of the world’s first bicycle from as early as 1534, but the first verified claim for inventing the “Draisine” as it was called in English went to Baron Karl von Drais, a German. It was patented in 1818, and records show that it was two-wheeled, human-powered, and steerable. Today’s bicycles; however, have come a long way from those early days and are made from exotic materials, are light, and can attain fantastic speeds, something unimaginable in 1818.
Exotic Materials
Today’s professional bikes use the latest metals and other exotic materials like fiberglass, carbon fibre, titanium, Kevlar, etc., in the manufacture of parts of the bicycle and its add-on parts. One such part is the Vision Metron 81 clincher which is an in-demand bicycle wheel from Vision, USA. While many professional cyclists tend to go with tubular wheels, which are rubber tires stitched around and inner tube which is then glued to the rim bed, making them the tire of choice for many professional racers. Clincher wheels, on the other hand are heavier than tubular wheels, and the tire sits outside the rim and can be used for any type of bike i.e., weekend use or for sporting events, and comes in alloy or carbon material.
Comfortable Grips
Another key component of any bike is the handlebar, but a competitive racing one like K Force handlebars are specially made for racing. They are lightweight through the extensive use of unidirectional carbon fiber as well as Kevlar reinforcement, and are specially adapted with wide sections on either side making it suitable for fixing additional instruments or lights. They are comfortable to the rider who is hunched over these handlebars, especially over long distances, without causing any discomfort to the rider. They can handle excess weight, especially during hard climbs, and has plenty of flex built-in, which makes it the handlebar of choice for professionals and everyday users.
World-Class Frames
De Rosa based in Milan, Italy have been making bicycle frames since 1953, and are considered to be the best in the business. The De Rosa frames are much in demand by racing, professional, and ordinary cyclists who wish to use the best frames in the world. They have remained to be at the top of the game because of adaptability i.e., using rare and expensive materials to manufacture their frames, like titanium, carbon fibre, Kevlar, etc. One of their entry level carbon framed bikes is the De Rosa R838 frameset which is very popular with comes with different kinds of finish and can be fitted with different models of multi-speed drivetrains. They are solidly made but comfortable, flexible, and easy to ride, and quick.
Without a doubt, De Rosa’s reputation as the finest bicycle frame builders in the world is unquestionable, and their accessory products are second to none.
