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[1] Least expensive way to add carbon to a welded frame Lighter than steel frames Traditional look Simple design Generally good impact resistance of tubes ustom geometry possible [2] Fail to optimize benefits of carbon (particularly fatigue resistance and vibration damping) Carbon/aluminum interface not insulated, causing galvanic corrosion over time Discontinuity of materials leads to non-optimized ride quality Overlap of the two materials at joints create redundant structure Non-repairable [3] Pinarello Prince Many other Taiwanese-sourced brands [0] 
Carbon Tubes Bonded to Aluminum Tubes
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