Carbon Fiber Became the New Standard for Tour de France Racing Bikes

carbon fiber Tour de France bikes

Updated on July 16, 2026 • 5 min read The late 1990s marked a turning point in professional cycling—not only because of changes in competition but also because of a fundamental shift in bicycle engineering. By the end of the decade, carbon fiber composite frames had begun replacing steel and aluminum as the preferred choice […]

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